Great Readings
This document consists of great books or articles on Museum Studies. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
Core Theory and Practice
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The Participatory Museum (free online) | Nina Simon |
| The Art of Relevance (free online) | Nina Simon |
| Decolonizing Museums: Representing Native America in National and Tribal Museums | Amy Lonetree |
| Museums as Agents of Change | Mike Murawski |
Visitor Engagement and Education
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Labels: An Interpretive Approach | Beverly Serrell |
| The Anarchist's Guide to Historic House Museums | Franklin D. Vagnone and Deborah E. Ryan |
| Identity and the Museum Visitor Experience | John H. Falk |
Ethics and Contemporary Challenges
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Museums in a Troubled World: Renewal, Irrelevance or Collapse? | Robert R. Janes |
| The Future of the Museum: 28 Dialogues | András Szántó |