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Jennifer Siegel interning at the Rochester Museum & Science Center

Museum Studies & Public History Minor

Through the preservation of history, we can continue to learn from our past as we venture into the future.

Jennifer Siegel spent her internship at the Rochester Museum & Science Center conserving documents, art, books, and other objects in the museum’s storage.

Why Minor in Museum Studies & Public History?

A minor in Museum Studies and Public History gives interdisciplinary insight into heritage, culture, and history. Our historic village full of local museums offers the perfect setting to learn what goes into museum curation, management, exhibitions, and more.

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Morgan Manning House in the Village of Brockport.

Preserving a Piece of Women’s History

Student interns at local landmark, transcribing the letters of a Brockport matriarch to her daughter.

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Add a Historical Lens

Take courses that enhance your knowledge of museums, public history, archaeology, and exhibit design. This minor especially complements majors such as anthropology, communication, English, history, journalism, philosophy, art, African and African-American Studies, and women and gender studies.

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Your Future in History

Students who minor in museum studies and public history are typically interested in pursuing a career working in museums or continuing to graduate study. Depending on the route they take, graduates can go on to careers in

  • Curation
  • Restoration
  • Archive management
  • Museum administration
  • Academic research
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