Why partner with our Master of Museum Studies students?
Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) students at the Faculty of Information are emerging museum professionals with knowledge, skills and competencies they are eager to put to work. They have a wide range of academic and professional specializations relevant to the cultural and heritage sectors.
In their final year, MMSt students complete a project as part of the Museum Studies Capstone Projects Course. Working in partnership with a cultural institution, teams of students:
- produce physical or digital exhibitions
- develop educational or public programs
- create strategic plans (e.g. emergency preparedness, climate action, interpretive, or accessibility plans)
- design and implement strategies for enhanced collections care
- contribute to other well-defined projects that support the institution’s mission and operations.
Time and duration
Capstone projects run for the entire academic year from September to April.
The Museum Studies program sends an open call for proposals in early May.
Project proposals undergo a selection process to ensure institutional, disciplinary and thematic diversity. Priority is given to:
- proposals for community-centered/ community-driven projects
- projects developed with an accessibility lens
- projects that center Indigenous methodologies and protocols.
Past Capstone Projects
See all 14 Museum Studies Capstone projects from 2024 to get an idea of the range and type of projects. The posters above are just a taste.
What should Museum Studies Capstone proposals include?
The full application form for 2025 has not yet been posted, but these are some of the things that are included in proposals:
- a brief description of the project and its desired outputs and/or outcomes
- a designated contact person
- a timeline for completion within the academic school year (September to April)
- resource contributions (cash or in-kind)
- opportunities for professional growth and skill development for participating students
