Modern Museum Management Essentials
Learn contemporary approaches to museum operations, from exhibition design to fundraising, with insights from Smithsonian professionals.
Learn contemporary approaches to museum operations, from exhibition design to fundraising, with insights from Smithsonian professionals.
Developed by the Smithsonian Institution and USAID, this comprehensive course explores modern museum management practices. Through expert insights and case studies, participants learn about exhibition design, public programming, social media strategies, and creative fundraising approaches. The course addresses how museums are adapting to changing visitor expectations, technological advances, and evolving content delivery methods. While not a complete operational guide, it provides valuable perspectives on contemporary museum management from diverse Smithsonian professionals.
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What you'll learn
Master exhibition design and interpretation techniques for diverse audiences
Develop engaging public programs for both onsite and online platforms
Implement effective social media strategies for museum promotion
Create innovative fundraising approaches for museum sustainability
Understand contemporary approaches to museum visitor engagement
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This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern museum management principles and practices. The curriculum covers four key areas: exhibition design and interpretation, public programs development, social media and outreach strategies, and fundraising approaches. Students learn through real-world examples and case studies from the Smithsonian Institution and the My Armenia Program, gaining practical insights into contemporary museum operations and visitor engagement techniques.
Exhibition Design and Interpretation
Module 1
Public Programs
Module 2
Social Media and Outreach
Module 3
Fundraising
Module 4
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Instructors
1 Course
Cultural Heritage Expert and International Museum Program Manager
Lauren Appelbaum serves as Program Manager in the Office of Global Affairs at the Smithsonian Institution, where she specializes in international cultural heritage and museum development programs. Her academic background includes a BA from Emory University and an MA in Museum Studies from The George Washington University, providing a strong foundation for her work in cultural preservation and accessibility. Her career spans several prestigious DC cultural institutions, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Society of the Cincinnati, and International Arts and Artists' Hillyer Art Space. In her current role, she manages diverse international programs, conducts museum assessments, facilitates professional development workshops for museum staff, develops educational curricula, and leads proposal development initiatives. Her expertise in collections care, preservation, and accessibility has contributed to making museum collections more engaging and accessible to diverse global audiences through the Smithsonian's international programs.
1 Course
Global Cultural Heritage Expert and International Program Manager
Liz Tunick Cedar serves as Manager of Global Cultural Sustainability Programs at the Smithsonian Institution's Office of International Relations, where she brings extensive expertise in cultural program management and museum development gained through work in 18 countries. After majoring in art history at Dartmouth and earning her master's from Williams College, she has dedicated her career to helping museums become accessible learning sites and symbols of national pride. Her work spans diverse projects, from helping create reconciliation-focused museums in Colombia to assessing damage at Iraq's Mosul Museum and developing World Heritage Sites in Uzbekistan. Her recent achievements include leading the transformation of Morocco's Tangier American Legation through comprehensive interpretive planning and exhibition development. As a key figure in international cultural preservation, she manages strategic partnerships, oversees global projects, and trains museum professionals while balancing her professional commitments with family life in Brooklyn
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