Art History 782 - Museum Studies
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Karen Kurczynski
TU 1:00PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
84271
South College W369
kurczynski@arthist.umass.edu
84270
Introduction to museum methods and practices. Issues such as the role of museums in society, the development of col-lections, conservation, curatorial and registrarial responsibilities, museum management, public relations, funding, ethics, and the production of exhibitions and catalogs. Includes field trips to area museums.
Open to Graduate students only. Open to Undergraduate students as well.