MA in History - Museum Studies in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

The museum studies program blends hands-on museum work with rigorous academic coursework. Develop a deeper appreciation for how historical societies, cultures, economics, politics, science, and arts have influenced the modern world. Complement your studies with two internship opportunities, where you'll acquire skills in exhibit research and design, collection cataloging and interpretation, educational program development for K-12 students, oral history collection, and public program coordination. This graduate-level curriculum provides training in historical research methodologies and writing, equipping you for diverse roles in museums and public history venues.

UNH's globally renowned history faculty have earned prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize, Bancroft Prize, and Guggenheim and Fulbright fellowships. Academic productivity rankings place our history department in the top 20% of comparable research universities nationwide. Local history internships allow you to apply classroom learning while building connections with museum professionals. Situated near New Hampshire's coast and southern Maine, with convenient access to Boston and throughout New England, UNH offers proximity to countless historical landmarks and cultural institutions.