University of Toronto Faculty of Information

Master of Museum Studies

The Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) is the only English-speaking master’s program of its kind in Canada. It is both academic and professional from the integration of museological theory with experience.

I professionisti dei musei gestiscono collezioni, creano programmi educativi per il pubblico, organizzano mostre, gestiscono progetti, gestiscono istituzioni culturali e molti altri aspetti del lavoro museale e del patrimonio. Scoprono storie, le danno vita e le preservano per le generazioni future. Queste professioni stanno subendo una costante evoluzione guidata dai cambiamenti nella moderna era dell’informazione digitale.

Program Features

• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the functions of museums in their broader social and cultural contexts.
• Sii focalizzato sul futuro e capisci dove sono diretti i musei in futuro.
• Develop a strong theoretical background and professional understanding of museum origins, ideologies, changing philosophies, and current practices.
• Learn methodologies for research.
• Core courses examine the museological scholarship and its practical application in different environments and facets, including:
• collections
• curatorship
• digital heritage
• global cultures and museums
• museum education and programming
• museum management
  • collections
  • curatorship
  • digital heritage
  • global cultures and museums
  • museum education and programming
  • museum management
• Develop practical skills and pursue special interests by participating in:
• an optional 12-week summer internship
• a graduating exhibition project option (if not taking the Thesis option)