84 Master's in Museum Studies in North America

The Fine Arts and Museum Studies program of Tufts University emphasizes advanced individual studio practice, creative collaboration, mentorships, and rigorous academic discourse.

The Museum Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers M.A. and M.S. degrees through a 33-credit interdisciplinary curriculum. Available full-time, this postgraduate course combines museum theory with practical training. Students can choose between thesis or project tracks to suit their professional goals.

The Master of Library and Information Sciences program at Valdosta State University focuses on educating librarians for academic, public and special libraries in Georgia and beyond.

The Museum Studies M.A. at the University of Oklahoma is a 33-credit-hour postgraduate programme delivered in a flexible, public study mode. Designed for working professionals, this 100% online course can be completed in 20 months, focusing on heritage preservation, gallery interpretation, and museum leadership.

The Critical Museum Studies at University at Buffalo is a two-year, full-time M.A. programme. This 36-credit course offers a traditional pedagogical approach with a broad geographical and chronological focus. It serves as an ideal credential for gallery careers or as a foundation for future doctoral research.

The M.A. in Heritage Management of University of Hawaii at Hilo is for students who seek careers in a multitude of governmental agencies, private-sector consulting firms, and in education, who work with the interpretation and preservation of cultural heritage.

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) offers the only Master of Arts in Museum Studies in the State of Louisiana. The mission of the department is to educate and train a diverse student population to be professionals and leaders in the museum and arts sectors.

The Moving Image Archiving and Preservation M.Sc. at New York University is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme. This interdisciplinary course of study, delivered in a public study mode, prepares professionals to manage and protect film, video, and digital collections through rigorous academic and hands-on training.

The Art and Visual Culture Education - Community and Museums program from The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

The Museology M.A. at the University of Florida is a comprehensive master degree delivered through a public study mode. This interdisciplinary programme combines academic rigour with practical museum training over a two-year period, preparing students for professional roles in diverse cultural and scientific institutions.

The Museum Studies (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona allows you to complement your current graduate studies and gain scholarly expertise and practical experience in the field of museum studies.

Fashion and Textile Studies - History, Theory, Museum Practice from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY combines the rigorous study of fashion and textile history with hands-on training in the analysis, conservation, storage, and exhibition of textile and costume materials, and in collections management and exhibition planning and design.

At Pratt Institute, through our cutting-edge and innovative Museums and Digital Culture program designed for the 21st century museum, you'll focus on the digital life of museums across collections, galleries, and activities.

The Art - Pictorial Art MFA program from San José State University encourages students to develop their own creative and expressive directions through work with the faculty, individual studio projects, gallery exhibitions, interaction with the professional art community in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a Master's degree in Museum and Exhibition. Guided by the belief that people with disabilities are assets to the University, UIC is committed to full inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of University life. Studies

The dual award of Master of Arts in Conservation of Art and Cultural Heritage, and Master of Science in Conservation Science and Imaging from Buffalo State SUNY prepares students for careers as professional conservators caring for works of artistic, historical, and cultural significance.

The Museum Studies - Nonprofit Management MA/PG at George Washington University provides a dual-credential pathway. This public programme combines museum expertise with administrative leadership. Students complete both qualifications efficiently through shared credits, gaining essential skills for the cultural sector.

At Exhibition and Experience Design from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY you will learn to create environmental experiences that inform, entertain, and inspire. You will focus on the designers role and relationship to other members of the exhibition team while considering the exhibition experience from the perspectives of communication, design, and fabrication.

The Museum Education programme at the University of British Columbia is a part-time Master degree designed for professionals in the cultural sector. This public study mode course lasts approximately three years, delivered through a flexible blend of 90% online learning and 10% intensive face-to-face sessions in Vancouver.

Although the Contemporary Art MA program from Sotheby's Institute of Art primarily focuses on contemporary art from 1960 to the present, students also receive an introduction to art and theory from the post-war period (1945-60), which serves as a springboard for the program and an important point of reference throughout.