The Museum and The Historical Agency

CAS AH 520

History, present realities, and future possibilities of museums and historical agencies, using Boston's excellent examples. Issues and debates confronting museums today examined in the light of historical development and changing communities. Emphasis on collecting, display and interpretation.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Hall CAS 308 R 12:30 pm-3:15 pm Priority is given to MA GI and G2 taking the Museum Studies Certificate, and to Preservation Studies MA Museums Track. Then to HAA G1 and G2 (non-Certificate track); and HAA seniors. Graduate students who are in their second year or above taking the Museum Studies Certificate and HAA graduate students who are in their second year or above should email ahdept@bu.edu to enroll. First-year grad students can enroll themselves.

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