Harvard Extension School has a Museum Studies certificate. Although they
are constantly adding new classes., I'm not sure if they will offer
something as specific as you desire. That might be the focus of an
internship or an independent study topic worked through a school and museum.
On Thu, 31 Aug 1995, Astrida E B Schaeffer wrote:
> I am in the process of preparing for a career change, having finally
> figured out what I want to do with my life--namely, I want to work in the
> museum field, specifically, historic museums. Toward this end I am
> pursuing a Master's in history, and, if the history department succeeds
> in its plans to initiate a museum certificate program, will be earning
> that as well. My interests, however, very much include costume history
> and the reproduction (for use by interpreters) of accurate clothing for the
> context of the site. In this aspect I am very much self taught, and I
> wish to rectify that!
> Can anyone tell me of costume history programs in the vicinity of New
> Hampshire? I would be taking such classes independently of my main
> Master's program (I just want to LEARN!) and would be willing & able to
> drive to universities in Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
> Connecticut would be difficult.
> Also, any advice you would be willing to share on getting started would be
> appreciated! In addition to my coursework I have been volunteering at a
> local museum. As I am coming to the field a little later than most, I am
> trying to prepare myself as best I can.
>
> Please post to me directly; I'm sure the list wouldn't be interested!
> Thank you!
>
> Astrida Schaeffer
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> "All life on Earth is a fairy tale in which
> outlandish creatures pursue impossible lives"
> - Rutherford Platt
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