Museum Studies & Public History

A guide to library and online sources for research in museum studies.

Museum Studies Organizations & Online Resources

Association of Art Museum Directors
Website includes many standards and practices available for free download.
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Association of Science / Technology Centers - ASTC
A global organization providing professional support and programming opportunities for science centers, museums, and related institutions.

The Museum in Blogs

Center for the Future of Museums
Museum Matters
Museum 2.0
A blog by a museum director that explores ways that web 2.0 philosophies can be applied in museum design.