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Whether you're working with a local group or a global network, invite contributions and keep your project growing.

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Stories designed to be shared

Browse story maps created by universities, museums and local communities.

A screenshot from the Africa & The New Imperialism Map. Shows a map of Africa, with different claims and nations communicated in different colours and patterns

AM: creating interactive learning experiences

AM (formerly Adam Matthew Digital) is using Humap to transform primary sources into interactive learning tools. Their three bespoke maps blend archival materials with a modern interface, bringing historical research to life. The project includes Africa and the New Imperialism, which explores colonial borders and claims from 1870–1914. © Adam Matthew Digital Limited, 2025.

The Old Synagogue in Wiesbaden on the Europeana Twin It map

Twin It: explore Europe’s 3D heritage

Europeana's EU-wide exhibition of 3D cultural artefacts, contributed by partners across the continent.

A screenshot of the walking trail on the Facing the Past map

Lancaster is Facing the Past

Facing the Past is uncovering Lancaster’s overlooked role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through a collaboration between historians, community groups, and local institutions, the project shares stories of slavery and resistance, directly on the map.

Layers of London: crowdsourced history

The Institute of Historical Research is opening up the past to everyone with Layers of London. Users can explore over 12,500 crowdsourced records layered onto historical maps of the city. From personal stories to rare ephemera, the platform invites public participation in building a collective, living memory of London.

A screenshot of records on the University of Music & Performing Arts in Vienna's Senfl’s World

Senfl’s World: dive into 16th-century Europe

Explore the cultural, political, and religious networks of Renaissance Europe through the lens of Ludwig Senfl.

The image shows a modern cultural heritage interactive map of Europe with pins on it that represent records.

The Refugee Map: reimagining the archive

Britain’s largest Holocaust-era archive is now globally accessible through The Refugee Map. The Wiener Holocaust Library has mapped photos, testimonies, and documents from its collection, revealing the stories of those displaced by the Nazis. The platform gives voice to victims, survivors, and heroes, preserving their histories for future generations.

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Make mapping truly participatory

Empower your community to tell their story

With Humap’s Contribute System, anyone can get mapping in minutes — no GIS skills or training needed. It’s built for classrooms, communities and collaborative research at any scale.

For your team

Share the workload and invite your colleagues and staff to collaborate and administer your project.

For your community

Invite community groups and their members to get involved in the creation of your project, empowering them to take ownership of their own archives and materials.

For everyone

Allow the public to contribute to your map project and use a suite of moderation tools to control content.

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For small organisations and community-led projects

A standalone map project with all the features you need

Create a full-featured interactive map with your chosen features. Perfect for community, cultural or research projects.

Huge suite of features to choose from

Walking Trails, Journeys, Timelines, and more – choose the features which work best for your project

Include us in your grant-writing process from the start

Speak to Humap early and we can assist you in writing Humap into your project grant bid

For the Global South and those fighting a good cause

Operating in the Global South, or a non-profit trying to make the world a kinder place? Contact us to discuss a discount

For institutions

Unlimited projects for your students and researchers

Subscribe at the institutional level to unlock unlimited maps, user accounts and features. Support academic research, classroom teaching, special collections, and civic engagement — all under one licence.

Institutional licenses

Flexible, scalable, and built for long-term impact . Give your whole institution access to Humap's full suite of tools.

Manage users & SSO

Control and manage user access permissions through our simple subscriptions platform.

Legacy mode

Give your educational projects a life online after the funding has run out.

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