Museum Studies minor
Explore how museums shape culture, tell stories and engage communities, while building practical skills you can use in your career. You’ll work directly with objects, archives and exhibitions, building practical skills used by professionals.
- Handle museum objects, manuscripts and archaeological materials
- Explore over 18,000 objects in UVic’s art collection
- Learn on-site at the Legacy Maltwood Gallery (on campus), Legacy Gallery (downtown) and UVic Special Collections
- Volunteer or gain experience assisting with exhibitions and collections
You’ll learn from curators and industry professionals, work directly with real collections and gain hands-on experience through coursework and practicum opportunities. Whether you're interested in galleries, heritage or cultural organizations, you’ll graduate with experience—not just theory.
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.