Learn what exhibitions do, how they work, and why they matter.

Discover how you can be a more active, engaged, and informed exhibition viewer.

This course is designed around Big Questions that help us see exhibitions differently

• What is an exhibition?
• Who creates exhibitions?
• What is the history of exhibitions?
• What goes into designing an exhibition?
• How do exhibitions impact how we see the world, our past, and each other?
• How can I be more informed and engaged with exhibitions?

Who Is This Course For

• Grades 9-12 and adult learners wanting a behind-the-scenes look at exhibitions or deeper understanding of curation, exhibition history, and design
• Educators or Homeschoolers trying to engage students with museums, exhibitions, and curatorial practice

Requirements

• There are no prerequisites. No prior knowledge or experience required.
• Completion of the introductory museum studies course ‘Learning to Look at Museums‘ is recommended, but not required
• This course is entirely online, asynchronous and self-paced. We do not meet at a specific time
• To receive a Certificate of Completion for PD/CEU credit hours or course equivalency documentation, you must complete at least 80% of the course and all required coursework