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Are you ready to lead museums into a new era?

Learn from the greats
Led by professionals across a range of institutions, Tufts graduate programs open doors to rewarding museum careers across the country and around the world.
Your learning; your pace
Your life is busy, so we’ve made our professional programs easy for you to work into your schedule—on your terms and timeline. The certificate in museum studies is fully online. Programs are available full or part-time, and some include evening classes. Certificates can be completed in less than a year.
Pave your own path forward
No matter your interests, Tufts master’s programs offer multiple concentrations in art history, classics, education, or history. Along with internships and research opportunities designed to further your professional development, you’ll have the chance to further your interests through practicums at internationally-renowned institutions.
Nurture your network
Join our expansive network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields and happy to help our students succeed however possible. You’ll also gain membership to the New England Museum Association (NEMA) and get discounts to local museums, workshops, and conferences.

Get a Glimpse into the Program

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Learn about how Tufts’ graduate programs in museum studies and museum education can help your career flourish—on your terms.

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CREATE YOUR CAREER’S NEXT STAGE

MASTER’S DEGREES IN

Museum Studies and Museum Education

Join an exceptional community working at the forefront of today’s leading museums and begin curating the art world of tomorrow.

ENTRY TERM:

Fall 2025

No GRE Required

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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Apply now for the MA in Art History and Museum Studies, MA in History and Museum Studies, and MA in Museum Education
May 1, 2025, for the Certificate in Museum Studies

Museum Education
Art History and Museum Studies
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Museum Studies

Help museums find new roles in fostering community, addressing social issues, and providing forums for multiple views and voices. This interdisciplinary program is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in art, history, science, and children’s museums.

MEET TUFTS STUDENTS SHAPING THE MUSEUM WORLD

“I enrolled in the Tufts Museum Studies certificate program while I worked full time at Portland Museum of Art in Maine. By immersing myself and absorbing as much information as I could possibly manage, I became more and more passionate about museum registration and collections.”

– Emmeline Yen, AG19, Certificate in Museum Studies

“I have been fortunate to use my professional network of colleagues and friends made during the Tufts program to heighten the best parts of my position and to commiserate in some of the more difficult situations. We have been able to share resources, stories, [and] professional connections, and empathize with each other about situations each of us thought were unique to our job.”

– Max Metz Jr., MA in Museum Education, AG18

“The Tufts Museum Education MA program has greatly informed my professional development by challenging my notions of critical pedagogy and preparing me to lead meaningful interpretation. I am now coalescing my learning and practicing applying classroom theory to my work life.”

– Madeline Nelson, AG23, Master's in Museum Education

“I started as executive director of The American Trust for the British Library in September 2021. We are the American fundraising arm for the British Library, and my background in museum education and theory as well as my training as an art historian have proven tremendously helpful for this position in ways I couldn’t have previously imagined.”

– Elizabeth Berkowitz, Certificate in Museum Studies, AG08

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts child study and human development program is distinguished by the opportunities it provides students to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.

Establish Your Professional Network

Meet the people who can help you jump-start your career in child study and human development. At Tufts, you'll be able to cultivate your passions in a dynamic and supportive environment—and with so many of our professors bringing their professional practice into the classroom, you’ll have direct access to their professional networks after graduation.

For International Applicants

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GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

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Art History and Museum Studies

Deepen your theoretical knowledge of art history while delving into the practical concerns that come along with working in a variety of museum settings, from displaying to managing to interpreting art objects.

Financial Aid Available

Tuition scholarships for the master's degree program
Graduate teaching assistantships at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School
Research opportunities

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

Define your own career path—and walk it confidently.

Learn from and work alongside some of the field’s foremost faculty.
Collaborate with other passionate students in small, close-knit classes.
Pursue a personalized path of study that allows you to span disciplines and tailor a curriculum of courses and experiences to your unique goals.
Prepare for a variety of careers in education, technology, medicine, law, or academia.

Explore our master’s and certificate programs tailored to emerging and established museum professionals with wide-ranging interests.

History and Museum Studies

Study in Greater Boston, a hub for history museums, historical societies, and historic sites, while preparing to work as a curator, collections manager, educator, or administrator.

Certificate in Museum Studies

Develop a comprehensive understanding of how today’s museums operate. This graduate-level certificate program is for anyone wanting to work within museums, whether recently graduated or seeking a career change.

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.