Historical Museums: Context and Practice

Program: MSIS/PhD

Catalog Description

The process of exhibit creation in historical museums, from planning through development to opening and maintenance, as a negotiation among stakeholders for influence on the story that is told. Students visit local historical museums and examine how presentations are influenced by the institutional position of the museum, including its history and resources; the concerns of museum employees; the influence of the audience and of those who are directly affected or represented by an exhibit; and the role of contractual professionals.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

Carla Criner

Fall Term 2025
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

Summer Term 2025

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 388L: Professional Experience and Project

Carla Criner Syllabus

Summer 9-Week Term 2022