Master of Liberal Arts in Museum Studies in Cambridge United States | Harvard University

Elevate your museum profession and explore innovative approaches to crafting meaningful experiences and connecting with visitors. Train for a fulfilling career as an educator, collections specialist, museum technologist, or exhibition designer through our Museum Studies Master's Degree Program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects museum-related employment will expand at an above-average rate in coming years. Throughout this program, you'll learn to develop educational initiatives, preserve artifacts, utilize technology, and design exhibitions that make art, science, and history accessible to all audiences.Our museum studies graduate program combines the flexibility of online education with the engagement of in-person learning through digital discussions, collaborative projects, and interactive activities. The 10-course curriculum begins with foundational classes covering museum theory, institutional diversity, and methods for fostering public engagement and interpretation.You'll then customize your education by choosing electives aligned with your professional goals, such as artifact preservation, museum information systems, or display creation. The program concludes with a comprehensive capstone project demonstrating your expertise.