Amy: I'm going to add my name to the list of GW students/alumni. I graduated the program in February 1995. I would really recommend GW simply because of its location: while other museum studies programs may also have excellent profs, courses, etc., the proximity to the Smithsonian, AAM, and other insitutions is beyond compare. You will find that many of your courses are held in these museums, taught by professionals in the field with excellent contacts and experience. For me, that really made the difference. (I also considered the program at the University of Toronto). Marie Malaro is a highly skilled non-profit lawyer with years of experience in the museum field. She is a fantastic resource; try talking about the program with her. Finally, the suggestion about getting as much experience as you can prior to grad school is a good one. The job market in museums is a scary, scary thing: a Master's doesn't by any means guarantee you anything. Good luck with your decisions.