The Museum Studies Program at the George Washington University combines traditional academic training in both academic subjects and museum practices and the practical experience that is necessary to begin a successful museum career. We are known for our academic excellence, the strength of our faculty and incredible local internship opportunities.

• Established in 1976, it is the largest Museum Studies Program and one of the first of its kind in the United States. Recently, the Museum Studies Program celebrated its 32nd anniversary.

• Our faculty is drawn from a pool of practicing museum professionals from the Washington D.C area with many years of experience in all aspects of museum operations. They teach what they practice, often on location in the very museums where they are employed.

• Our flexible program is tailored to each student’s interests and needs, allowing them to specialize in one of three Museum Studies areas: collections management, exhibition development/design or management/administration.

• Students are also required to focus on an academic core, such as Anthropology, American Studies or History. These courses, taught by GW's nationally acclaimed graduate faculty, provide each Museum Studies student with a solid foundation in an academic subject.

• We are located in the heart of Washington, D.C. - the museum capital of the world!

• Students gain practical working experience through our internship affiliations with over 60 museums and cultural organizations, including the Center for Museum Studies of the Smithsonian Institution.

• With over 700 alumni, opportunities for networking, internships and job placement are plentiful. Annually we offer our employment roundtable to graduating students looking for positions in the museum field.

• We hold alumni and current student receptions and connect current students with alumni by regions for informational interviews and networking.