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An educational and creative place like a museum needs a team of talented people to take care of all the unusual and priceless treasures there. Here are some resources to get you started!

* Museum Employment Resources star
So you want to work in a museum. Where do you start? Check out this comprehensive list of resources that might help you find your dream job!

* Museum Studies Programs star
Do you think a graduate degree in Museum Studies is the right career move for you? Check out this list of programs!

BOOK REVIEW – Museum Careers, A Practical Guide star
This is the most complete book I’ve seen addressing all of the issues you will encounter when pursuing a museum career – both the good and the bad! Highly recommended.

Finding Your First Museum Job star
It can be tough to break into the field. Here is some advice about landing that first museum job.

Lawrence Small Resigns as Head of Smithsonian star
In the midst of controversy, the Smithsonian has lost its leader. Museum professionals everywhere should be outraged. I know I am.

Museum Career Skills -- Creating a Portfolio star
Learn more about the skills necessary to land that museum job. Portfolios are an excellent way to sell yourself at a job interview. What kinds of things should be in it?

Museum Career Skills – Artifact Care and Handling star
Learn more about the skills necessary to land that museum job. It is important to know how to keep the artifacts in your care safe.

Museum Career Skills – Developing an Exhibition star
Learn more about the skills necessary to land that museum job. One of my favorite parts about my career is creating exhibitions. Here are some quick tips on developing an exhibition.

Museum Career Skills – Professional Organizations star
It is important to keep yourself informed about issues in the profession. But there are lots of groups to choose from! Here is a guide to some of the best to join.

Museum Career Skills – Public Speaking star
Learn more about the skills necessary to land that museum job. Not all museum positions require public speaking skills, but you will be more marketable for any museum job if you can speak in front of a group.

Museum Career Skills – Research and Writing star
A new series! Learn more about the skills necessary to land that museum job. No museum professional can succeed without knowing how to research and write. Here are some tips to hone your skills.

Museum Studies Program - Algonquin College star[offsite link]
Applied museum studies 3 year advanced diploma program (Canada)

Museum Studies Program - Bank Street College of Education star[offsite link]
Degrees in Museum Education

Museum Studies Program - Baylor University star[offsite link]
Offered as both an undergraduate major and a graduate degree

Museum Studies Program - Beloit College star[offsite link]
Undergraduate minor

Museum Studies Program - Californian State University, Fullerton star[offsite link]
Part of Anthropolgy undergraduate major

Museum Studies Program - City University (London) star[offsite link]
MA Arts Management, MA Museum and Gallery Management, MA Arts Criticism/ MA Arts Criticism and Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Cultural Management

Museum Studies Program - Duquesne University star[offsite link]
Master´s degree in history with a concentration in Archival, Museum, and Editing Studies

Museum Studies Program - Eastern Illinois University star[offsite link]
Museums included in history program

Museum Studies Program - Florida State University star[offsite link]
Graduate degree in Historical Administration and Public History

Museum Studies Program - Goteburg University star[offsite link]
Master´s degree in international museum studies. Program located in Sweden.

Museum Studies Program - The Cooperstown Graduate Program star[offsite link]
Master´s degree in history museum studies

Museum Studies Program - The University of Washington star[offsite link]
Master of Arts in Museology

Museum Studies Program - University of Arkansas star[offsite link]
Master of Arts in Museum Studies

Museum Studies Program - University of Maryland at College Park star[offsite link]
Graduate program in American Studies, with possibility of applying for a special certificate in Historic Preservation, Museum Scholarship, Material Culture or Women´s Studies.

Museum Studies Program -- University of Leicester star[offsite link]
Post-graduate museum studies degrees, including distance learning and a PhD program.

So You Want to Be a Curator star
If you love history and want to share your passion outside the classroom environment, then a career as a Curator could be for you! Here's what you need to do to make it happen.

So You Want To Be a Museum Director star
If you love museums and would like to be in charge of one someday, this is the career for you!

So You Want To Be a Museum Educator star
A museum’s education department wasn’t always considered an essential part of daily operations. But today, museum education provides a wonderful alternative for the person who wants to teach – but not in a classroom!

What is a Curator? star
Have you ever wondered what a museum Curator does? Look no further!

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