Museum Studies Graduate Certificate at Harvard University

Programme overview

Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be an agile museum practitioner for the twenty-first-century museum. The online Museum Studies Graduate Certificate provides a foundation in the principles and practices that shape contemporary museums. The certificate covers key areas such as museum management, curation, conservation, and visitor engagement, with a focus on how institutions adapt to changing audiences and environments.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education) | Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years | Study mode: online | Intake: Spring 2027 | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Museum Studies Graduate Certificate includes four online courses.

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Application information

USD 14,320 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Total certificate tuition as listed on the programme page (tuition only) Source

Intake: Spring 2027

Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/museum-studies-graduate-certificate/

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