Overview

Museum Studies program at Johns Hopkins University Overview

Museums are more relevant today than ever before. They are responsible for cultural stewardship and serve as a gathering place for communities; a space for reflection, interaction, participation, and learning (onsite and online); and act as an agent of social change.

Innovations in information and communication technologies are challenging museums to rethink their approach and transform the museum experience to keep up with the intellectual curiosity of today’s learners. The need has never been greater for leaders with the knowledge and skills to face these challenges and create a vision for the museums of the future.

Prepare for 21st-century museum leadership and stewardship with a master’s degree in museum studies at Johns Hopkins. With a focus on technology’s role in the field, the program explores how museums can attract new visitors, increase engagement, and transform experiences for today’s diverse audiences.

A 21st Century Curriculum

New demands and challenges are emerging in every aspect of the museum landscape. Focusing on the needs of the 21st-century museum professional, this program combines theory and practice while emphasizing digital strategies in today’s museum and offering training on new models of education, curatorship, exhibitions, and business strategies to create the visionary leaders of tomorrow’s museums.

Advance Your Career

Our students and alumni advance their careers in all types of institutions from local historic sites and zoos to art, history, science, and special-interest museums. They specialize in a variety of areas, including:

Education
Collections management
Curatorial and exhibition strategies
Visitor engagement
Business, management, and leadership
Digital strategies

Learn on Your Terms

Access your course work — and collections from museums around the world — from wherever you are. Available 90% online, the MA in Museum Studies program is flexible enough to fit your scheduling needs and also highly interactive, providing an enriching learning experience filled with virtual field trips and engaging discussions.

The two-week onsite study seminar, in locations organized by the program, adds a hands-on, real-world component to your Hopkins experience.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Exploring Museum Professions

Museums in the Digital Age

Two-Week Onsite Seminar

Exhibition Strategies

The Business of Museums

History & Philosophy of Museums
Collection Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Museum Studies View 14 other Masters in Museum Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

750-word Statement of Purpose.
Resume.
Two letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or academic accomplishment. Under “Recommendations,” include the contact information for two recommenders. They will be automatically emailed access information to the system. They can then complete and upload their recommendation form.

Official transcripts
A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For students who have been out of school for some time work experience may be considered.
Strong writing skills

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51800 USD / year

≈ 51800 USD / year
Out-of-State

51800 USD / year

≈ 51800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

51800 USD / year

≈ 51800 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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