Johns Hopkins University Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

Museums and Heritage DC Happy Hour | Monday March 16 5:30PM ET | CANCELED

The National Weather Service predicts severe weather in the Baltimore and Washington regions this afternoon and evening.

Johns Hopkins University has announced an early dismissal starting at 1 p.m. and has canceled in-person activities, classes, and events at its Baltimore campuses beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 16.

Consequently, the Happy Hour scheduled for Monday, March 16, has been canceled.

Join us for our upcoming Happy Hour!

Relax, unwind, and enjoy great drinks, bites, and company.

Museums and Heritage DC Happy Hour
When: March 16, 2026
Where: Lauriol Plaza, Washington, DC, 5:30- 7:00 PM

Don’t miss out on a fun evening with friends and colleagues—see you there!

Curated Conversations presents "Evolving Issues of Material Culture" | Apr 15 from 12pm to 1pm AST

Join moderator and Associate Director of the MA in Museum Studies Links to an external site. program Karina Wizevich as she hosts Art Educator, Writer, and Curator Daniela Fifi and Sociocultural Anthropologist Ruth Toulson for a stimulating conversation about material culture and ever-evolving issues of repatriation and decolonization. The discussion will include an examination of case studies, ranging from Caribbean and Asian museums to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and examples of digital and physical repatriation to highlight the impact of sharing objects and stories across modalities.

Curated Conversations presents "Evolving Issues of Material Culture" Curated Conversations presents "Evolving Issues of Material Culture"

Curated Conversations presents "Building Intelligent Museums" | Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET
Join MA in Museum Studies Links to an external site. Assistant Program Director Joyce Ray as she leads a discussion on AI governance and policy frameworks for museums and how digital management systems can support AI-enhanced museum projects. Nik Honeysett, CEO of Balboa Park Online Collaborative, and Alexandra Kron, Community Manager at Terentia, will be the featured guests.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curated-conversations-presents-building-intelligent-museums-tickets-1980575530728?aff=ConstantContact Links to an external site.

Bunker Fridays: Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian | Zakros InterArts

The Citizen Historians project, a “Crowd to Cloud” initiative, mobilizes volunteers to document Smithsonian exhibits. Since 2025, over 1,400 volunteers have contributed to the project, documenting more than 60% of exhibits.

This conversation will explore the origins, ethics, and impact of the Citizen Historians project and its role in safeguarding the Smithsonian’s independence for future generations.

Friday, December 5th 4:00PM ET

Information: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=a2600c3db48538f6084b06d87&id=ec0eca95d4 Links to an external site.

To Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/citizenhistorians Links to an external site.

Bunker Fridays: Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian Register now for Bunker Fridays: Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on December 5, 2025, 04:00 PM EST.

Curated Conversations presents "Climate Change, Museums and Heritage Site"

Join Karina Wizevich, moderator and associate director of the MA in Museum Studies program Links to an external site., as she hosts science educator and sustainability consultant Andrew Lampl and JHU faculty member Angie Dodson for a stimulating conversation about our field's challenges and responses to climate change. The discussion will include an exploration of how the innovative Climate Toolkit can help your organization address climate change.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curated-conversations-presents-climate-change-museums-and-heritage-sites-tickets-1747607333579?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_payment_confirm&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent Links to an external site.

Curated Conversations presents "Climate Change, Museums and Heritage Sites" Curated Conversations presents "Climate Change, Museums and Heritage Site"

We acknowledge the difficult situation many of you are facing due to the recent government shutdown and the furloughs that have impacted your lives and careers. We understand that this is a challenging time, and we want you to know that you are not alone.

Our alumni community is here to offer support and resources as you navigate these uncertainties. Whether you need assistance with job searching, networking opportunities, or simply someone to talk to, we encourage you to reach out. Together, we can lean on each other and find ways to uplift our community.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need support or if you have suggestions on how we can better assist our community during this time. Your well-being is important to us, and we are committed to helping each other through these challenges.

Take care and stay connected.

Join us for a Conversation on Memory, Landscape, & Justice in Archaeology
Saturday, August 9, 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

This panel discussion and documentary screening explores the vital role archaeology has played in preserving memory, place, and identity through the documentation of significant African American cemeteries, including the Plateau Cemeteries in Africatown (Mobile, AL) and the Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Cemetery (Cabin John, MD). The event highlights the power of archaeology to honor ancestors, support grassroots preservation, and build bridges between past and present through engaged, inclusive scholarship.

Free and open to the public, registration required: Memory, Landscape, and Honoring Those Who Came Before Us

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR_-vzZ71muO5S5SFTXJIi9Hnsj8ztOkWtbvs0ajcqUE5d7A/viewform?pli=1

Archaeology needs public outreach and communication more than ever! Join us at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, on August 8-9 for the 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology for workshops, panel discussions, posters, and networking. Register now! https://archaeologycommunity.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI5MTA0

Graduation 2025

Congratulations on your graduation! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to this milestone. We wish you all the success and happiness as you start this exciting new chapter. Join our vibrant alumni community to stay connected.

May your future be filled with endless possibilities and achievements. Well done and best of luck!

In March 2025, sixteen MA in Cultural Heritage Management students from Johns Hopkins University embarked on a five-day field study in Scotland. Led by lecturer Doug Pritchard and Cultural Heritage Management Assistant Program Director, Dr. Angela Labrador, the students visited historic sites like Dunnottar, Stirling, and Edinburgh Castles, learning about digital preservation and the challenges of balancing tourism with building conservation. The immersive experience allowed students to operate a laser scanner and document revitalization efforts at Bannockburn House, emphasizing the importance of technology in preserving and engaging with cultural heritage.

A 3D technology documentation project at a heritage site in Scotland allowed students to understand the importance of context and problem-solving. The students, eager to learn, benefited from the expertise of adjunct faculty and their professional connections.

“You need to understand the problems that the site is trying to address and solve. Our students were so eager and were soaking in all the information. Our program is lucky to have adjunct faculty, like Doug, developing courses and teaching with us. His professional connections in Scotland through his work at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture at Robert Gordon University were invaluable to the course, and his portfolio of applied international research in heritage documentation and 3D technology is unmatched. It means our students are learning from a practicing expert in the field and tapping into their professional networks, something that distinguishes our program.”
- Dr. Angela Labrador, Assistant Program Director, Cultural Heritage Management

Cultural Heritage Students Experience Field Study in 3D Students explored historic Scotland in March 2025, blending field study with site visits to Aberdeen, Stirling, and Edinburgh.