GoKawiilApple removes AR exhibit from Apple Park Visitor Center, expands retail space
Apple has reopened a section of its Apple Park Visitor Center after a summer renovation, revealing that the augmented reality exhibit—which let visitors use custom iPads to explore a 3D model of the campus—has been removed. That area has been converted into an extension of the adjoining Apple Store, with new display tables and wall displays for accessories. The cafe and the rest of the Visitor Center remain unchanged.
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The AR exhibit had been a distinctive feature since the Visitor Center opened in 2017, giving visitors a novel way to learn about the campus's architecture and sustainability features. Its removal in favor of standard retail space suggests Apple may be prioritizing commercial use of the location over the original showcase experience, though the company has not stated a reason for the change.
- Apple removed the nine-year-old AR exhibit at the Apple Park Visitor Center that let visitors view a 3D campus model via custom iPads.
- The vacated space is now an extension of the traditional Apple Store, featuring new accessory displays and product tables.
- The Visitor Center's cafe and other areas remain unaffected by the renovation.
Apple iPad (10th generation) — Since Apple retired its custom AR iPad experience at the Visitor Center, you can still explore Apple Park and AR apps yourself with a standard iPad. It's a versatile device for browsing, creativity, and even trying out augmented reality apps from the App Store. A great way to bring a bit of that Apple Park innovation home.
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