Museum Studies

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CAREER IDEAS

Art Historian, Museum Administration and Management, Museum Archivist, Museum Collections Care and Preservation, Museum Education and Public Programming

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS

Deborah Saleeby-Mulligan, Department Chair

(914) 323-7249
deborah.saleebymulligan@mville.edu

In the 21st century, museums are the places where physical objects, technology, abstract ideas and people intersect. The world of museums includes traditional art and natural history museums, as well as historic sites, historical societies, heritage and cultural centers, science and technology centers, nature preserves, environmental facilities and museum experiences designed specifically for children. The study of museums is as rich and diverse as the range of museums themselves.

Overview Requirements Faculty and Staff

The Museum Studies program offers an interdisciplinary minor in theoretical and practical aspects of museum functions. Through coursework and internships, students will develop skills that include curatorial research, collections management, exhibition design, preservation and conservation, administration, development, finance, education, and public programs. A Museum Studies minor is a practical second area for students in a variety of majors who are interested in pursuing careers in the nonprofit sector, museums and cultural institutions.