Museum Studies

Welcome to Museum Studies

The Museum Studies Program, unique within the California State University system and highly regarded nationally, stays on the cutting edge of its field. Students build upon their knowledge in related disciplines, gaining expertise through practical experience, professionalism and important developments in the museum world.

Why Museum Studies at SFSU?

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Broad, interdisciplinary curriculum reflects 21^st century museum practice of connecting to communities and engaging diverse audiences. Courses combine theory, real-world practice and career development. Students also have access to complementary courses throughout the University.

Teaching Museum

Gain practical experience creating exhibits, educating the public, and caring for collections in the Global Museum, the teaching lab for the program. Facilities include a 2,000 square foot public gallery that's entirely student-operated, state-of-the-art collections preservation areas and digital lab. Stewarded collections come from the Ancient Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Public programming includes student-developed exhibitions, educational field trips and special events for SFSU and the surrounding community.

Faculty-Practitioners

Museum Studies faculty are experienced teachers, scholars and museum professionals who emphasize ethics, engagement and global citizenship. They are leaders in their disciplines, participate in professional conferences and symposia, and serve on museum boards and similar community work.