Join an exceptional community working at the forefront of today’s leading museums and begin curating the art world of tomorrow.
Learn about how Tufts’ graduate programs in museum studies and museum education can help your career flourish—on your terms.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expand your network. Delve deeper into trends and topics that interest you. Make your mark within a community of creative problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders. Take the first step toward advancing your museum career and request more information about our graduate programs.
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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.
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.
December 15, 2023, for the MA in Art History and Museum Studies
January 15, 2024, for the MA in Museum Education
January 15, 2024, for the MA in History and Museum Studies
May 1, 2024, for the Certificate in Museum Studies
Fall 2024
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.