Museum Studies Programs in Canada
Here are some educational options for those wishing to pursue museum studies, or a related field, in Canada. The entries are listed by degree type offered. To search by location, we recommend utilizing the page text search in your browser.
Looking for History and Art History programs? Note that this list is limited to programs that have a specific museum focus and is not inclusive of all History and Art History programs, nor other sector-related fields of study (i.e. anthropology, archaeology, education, public history and tourism).
Looking for international programs? Those wishing to study abroad may wish to contact the relevant museums association in the country of their desired area of study.
This listing is for information only, is not comprehensive, and does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the Canadian Museums Association. Additional information regarding any of the programs listed can be acquired by contacting the offering institutions. To request a correction or program inclusion, please contact communications@museums.ca.
Undergraduate
Graduate
Undergraduate - Diploma/Certificate
Yukon University - Whitehorse, YK
Heritage and Culture Certificate
Coast Mountain College - Prince Rupert and Terrace, BC
Associate Degree in Arts - Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management
Athabasca University - Online, AB
Undergraduate Certificate in Heritage Resource Management
Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON
Advanced Diploma in Applied Museums Studies
York University - Toronto, ON
Bishops University - Sherbrooke, QC
Certificate in Arts Administration
Collège Montmorency - Laval, QC
Techniques de muséologie (Cégep)
Dalhousie University - Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Arts, Certificate in Heritage Studies
Holland College - Charlottetown, PE
Undergraduate - Undergraduate
MacEwan University - Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Arts and Cultural Management
University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Arts, Major in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture
University of Calgary - Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Museum and Heritage Studies
University of Lethbridge - Lethbridge, AB
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History and Museum Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Indigenous Art (Art History/Museum Studies)
University of Regina - Regina, SK
Bachelors of Arts, Cultures of Display (Curatorial)
Brock University - St. Catharines, ON
Carleton University - Ottawa, ON
Bachelor of Arts, Major in History (Concentration in Public History)
Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Heritage and Conservation
Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, ON
University of Guelph - Guelph, ON
Bachelor of Arts (Minor in Museum Studies)
University of Toronto (Scarborough) - Scarborough, ON
Art History and Visual Culture
University of Toronto (St. George) - Toronto, ON
Bachelors of Arts, Visual Studies
University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON
Fine Arts - Visual Culture (four year, three year, minor)
University of Windsor - Windsor, ON
Bachelor of Media Arts and Culture
Western University - London, ON
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies
Honors Specialization in Art History and Museum Studies
Museum and Curatorial Studies (Certificate)
Museum and Curatorial Studies (Major)
Museum and Curatorial Studies (Minor)
Bishops University - Sherbrooke, QC
BA (Minor or Major) in Arts Administration
Université du Québec en Outaouais - Gatineau, QC
Baccalauréat avec majeure/certificat en muséologie et patrimoines
Western University - Montreal, QC
BA Honours in History (Public History with Internship Option)
Mount Allison University - Sackville, NB
Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies
Cape Breton University - Sydney, NS
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Folklore
Graduate - Diploma/Certificate
Athabasca University - Online, AB
Graduate Diploma in Heritage Resource Management
Carleton University - Ottawa, ON
Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies
Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies
Centennial College - Toronto, ON
Graduate Certificate in Arts Management
Graduate Certificate in Museum and Cultural Management
Georgian College - Barrie, ON
Graduate Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies
Humber College - Toronto, ON
Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration and Cultural Management
Queen's University - Kingston, ON
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Management
Sir Sandford Fleming College - Peterborough, ON
Museum Management and Curatorship
Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management
York University - Toronto, ON
Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture Graduate Diploma
Université Laval - Laval, QC
Graduate Diploma Specialized in Museology
Graduate - Masters/Doctorate
University of British Columbia - Vancouver, BC
Masters of Arts in Critical Curatorial Studies
Master of Library and Information Studies (Community and Culture Focus)
University of Winnipeg - Winnipeg, MB
Master of Arts in Cultural Studies (Curatorial Practices)
Carleton University - Ottawa, ON
Master of Arts in Public History
Masters in Canadian Studies with Concentration in Heritage Planning and Studies.
OCAD University - Toronto, ON
Masters of Fine Arts, Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Queen's University - Kingston, ON
Doctorate in Curatorial Studies
Doctorate in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies
Masters in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, ON
Film + Photography Preservation and Collections Management (MA)
University of Toronto St. George - Toronto, ON
Master of Visual Studies in Curatorial Studies
Western University - London, ON
York University - Toronto, ON
Art History & Visual Culture (PhD)
Université de Montréal - Montreal, QC
Université du Québec à Montréal - Montreal, QC
Doctorate in Museology, Mediation, Heritage
Université du Québec en Outaouais - Gatineau, QC
Maîtrise en muséologie et pratiques des arts
Dalhousie University - Halifax, NS
Master of Information, Certificate in Archives
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design - Halifax, NS
Master of Arts in Art Education (Museum and Curatorial Stream)
Memorial University - St. John's, NL
Professional Development
Yukon Historical & Museums Association - Whitehorse, YK
Heritage Training Fund (Professional Development)
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC
Museum and Heritage Studies programs
Alberta Museums Association - Edmonton, AB
Museum Visitor Experience Program
Professional Development/Mentorship Programs
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - Banff, AB
Professional Development Workshops/Programs
Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Regina, SK
Certificate in Community Museum Studies
Association of Manitoba Museums - Winnipeg, MB
Certificate Program in Museum Practice
Ontario Association of Art Galleries - Toronto, ON
Professional Development Programs
Ontario Museums Association - Toronto, ON
Société des Musées du Québec - Montreal, QC
Université du Québec à Montréal - Montreal, QC
Certificate in Museology and Art Dissemination