The Museum Leadership Program prepares students to embrace the opportunities and challenges that museums face now and in the future.
The Museum Leadership Program at Drexel University prepares future museum professionals to embrace the opportunities and challenges that museums face now and to anticipate those that will shape the future. Geared to working professionals, this 45-credit Master of Science degree, which includes a practicum, can be completed full- or part-time. The innovative curriculum includes instruction in board
08/21/2019
A group of our students actually worked on this project. What do you think?
A New Definition of "Museum" Sparks International Debate The International Council of Museums will vote on a new definition of museums in September. The proposed change includes language about "social justice, global equality and planetary wellbeing." Critics say the text is too political for most museums to employ.
07/26/2019
Some of our students drafted one of the definitions! May the best one win!
ICOM announces the alternative museum definition that will be subject to a vote - ICOM International Council of Museums
05/29/2019
If anyone can handle challenges, this man surely can! An inspired and inspiring appointment!
Smithsonian’s new secretary, Lonnie Bunch III, faces political and financial challenges The head of the African American Museum succeeds David J. Skorton, becoming the first African American in the top spot.
05/16/2019
The wave of the future!
How Rapid-Response Exhibits are Changing the Way Museums Engage Their Communities Rapid-response exhibits are one way museums deal with their place in communities grappling with intense social-justice issues.
05/01/2019
Yes to banana power!
Hundreds of Protesters Wielded Bananas After a Polish Museum Censored Feminist Artworks Following an anonymous complaint, the director of the National Museum in Warsaw took down the works of Natalia LL, Katarzyna Kozyra, and the duo Karolina Wiktor and Aleksandra Kubiak, sparking .
04/19/2019
I somehow missed this article when it was first published. But what a thoughtful and inspiring piece it is!!
Committing to Anti-Racism in Galleries of European Art Amidst a surge in white supremacist violence across the country, the time has come to reconsider how American museums are presenting European art.
03/17/2019
An interesting read:
Finding Resilience in Challenging Times This article originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of membership with the Alliance. Click here to learn more about membership! Museums must embrace new val…
02/27/2019
Everyone's invited to hear this great presentation on April 17!
Randi Korn on Intentional Practice for Museums Randi Korn will discuss her book, Intentional Practice for Museums: A Guide for Maximizing Impact,with Danielle Rice, Professor of Arts Administration and Museum Leadership, Drexel University. The book describes an impact-driven way of thinking and working that places a museum’s reason for being.....
02/26/2019
So proud of our future museum leaders!!
Our students are on Capitol Hill today with American Alliance of Museums for !
02/25/2019
Not good news for Art Museums!
Report: Art Museums See Marked Drop in Fund-Raising Return on Investment - The research, by SMU DataArts, involved surveying 2,400 organizations in 11 cultural sectors. Read More
02/16/2019
Calls to Artists - Mural Arts Philadelphia Mural Arts Philadelphia
02/11/2019
A Museum of Failure can be a big success!
Inside the museum dedicated to failure Welcome to the home of the biggest product flops of all time, including Sony Betamax, an electrocuting face mask and a Swedish alternative to marshmallows.
