Careers & Professional Advice
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 
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
Do you think a graduate degree in Museum Studies is the right career move for you? Check out this list of programs! Assessing Collections Damage
Your museum survived a tornado or fire, but some of your collections are damaged. Now what? Read on for some basic guidelines for assessing the damage. BOOK REVIEW – Museum Careers, A Practical Guide
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. Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan
You never know when disaster will strike. It’s best to be prepared by planning now! Emergency Guidelines for Museum Staff
Share this list with the departments in your museum. Is everyone ready for an emergency? Finding a Museum Job in a Bad Economy
This isn’t the best time to be job hunting. But there are some things you can do to make yourself marketable to a museum. Finding Your First Museum Job
It can be tough to break into the field. Here is some advice about landing that first museum job. Handling Museum Donors
The hardest part of my job is handling the donors who give artifacts to my museum. Here is some advice on how to handle this important, but delicate, process! Hosting a Traveling Exhibition
Read on for some things to consider before booking a traveling exhibition at your museum. How to Be a Good Museum Intern
Here are some tips for making the most of your museum internship. How to Choose an Exhibition Designer
It can be difficult to find the right person for your exhibit project. Here are some tips for finding a good exhibition designer. How to Number an Artifact
Each artifact is marked with a unique number when it enters a museum’s collection. Read on to learn how it’s done! Interview Tips for Finding a Museum Job
Congratulations! You got the interview! Now what? Lawrence Small Resigns as Head of Smithsonian
In the midst of controversy, the Smithsonian has lost its leader. Museum professionals everywhere should be outraged. I know I am. Local History Exhibit Ideas
There are lots of ways to incorporate local history into your exhibition schedule. Here are some ideas to get you started. Marketing Ideas for Small Museums
It’s tough to get the word out about what you’re doing! Especially in this economy. Here are some suggestions to help publicize your museum. Museum Career Skills -- Creating a Portfolio
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
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
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
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
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
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 Collaborations
There is power in numbers! Collaborations with schools, community organizations, and other museums can bring increased attendance and revenue! Museum Professionals  [offsite link]
This site was designed for Museum Professionals by Museum Professionals. Its goal is to provide you with a home on the web for effective communication, collaboration, and networking. The best part about this site is that it´s YOU who helps to build it! Museum Studies Program - Algonquin College [offsite link]
Applied museum studies 3 year advanced diploma program (Canada) Museum Studies Program - Bank Street College of Education [offsite link]
Degrees in Museum Education Museum Studies Program - Baylor University [offsite link]
Offered as both an undergraduate major and a graduate degree Museum Studies Program - Beloit College [offsite link]
Undergraduate minor Museum Studies Program - Californian State University, Fullerton [offsite link]
Part of Anthropolgy undergraduate major Museum Studies Program - City University (London) [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 [offsite link]
Master´s degree in history with a concentration in Archival, Museum, and Editing Studies Museum Studies Program - Eastern Illinois University [offsite link]
Museums included in history program Museum Studies Program - Florida State University [offsite link]
Graduate degree in Historical Administration and Public History Museum Studies Program - Goteburg University [offsite link]
Master´s degree in international museum studies. Program located in Sweden. Museum Studies Program - The Cooperstown Graduate Program [offsite link]
Master´s degree in history museum studies Museum Studies Program - The University of Washington [offsite link]
Master of Arts in Museology Museum Studies Program - University of Arkansas [offsite link]
Master of Arts in Museum Studies Museum Studies Program - University of Maryland at College Park [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 [offsite link]
Post-graduate museum studies degrees, including distance learning and a PhD program. Planning a Lecture Series
Museums are a great place to provide informal learning experiences. A successful lecture series can help raise your museum’s profile, fulfill your mission and earn some income. Planning Exhibit Based Programs
Programming can increase attendance and interest in your exhibitions. Here are some of the ideas we´ve come up with for exhibitions at my museum. So You Want to Be a Curator
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
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
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! Tough Times for Museums
In this economy, what can we do to keep the doors open? Here are some ideas. Troubleshooting Museum Events
In spite of our best efforts, sometimes a museum event doesn’t go as well as planned. Here are some ideas to use when examining what might have gone wrong! What is a Curator?
Have you ever wondered what a museum Curator does? Look no further! What Is an Accession Number?
This unique numbering system is the backbone of a museum’s collection. Learn how to decode what it means! What is Deaccessioning?
Read on to learn more about the process of removing something from a museum’s permanent collection. Writing Exhibit Labels
Writing for an exhibit is much different from other forms of writing. Learn more about what makes a good exhibit label. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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