MA in Art and Museum Studies in Washington United States | Georgetown University

Georgetown University's Master of Arts program in Art and Museum Studies bridges theoretical art scholarship with practical museum experience, focusing on museums' global roles in contemporary society. Students collaborate with Georgetown's art history professors, DC-based curators, and museum experts, as well as specialists from Sotheby's Institute of Art in London or New York through coursework, independent research, and internships. This intensive one-year program blends museology and art history studies with hands-on training at leading Washington art institutions. The curriculum explores evolving connections between academic art research and innovative museum presentation approaches. Classroom discussions and research projects cover subjects like museums' cultural impacts, educational initiatives, digital innovations, collection care, curation practices, and ethical considerations in acquisitions and exhibitions. Participants engage actively in contemporary dialogues about art presentation and interpretation.