Inside the Museum: The V&A's Museum Skills Course

Professional development course

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Considering a career in galleries and museums? New to the heritage sector and looking to expand your range of skills and experience? Drawing on the expertise of staff from across the V&A, this comprehensive course offers a combination of taught sessions and behind the scenes access. Using V&A case studies, you will gain an insight into the workings of the museum, offering inspiration and guidance in defining your career.

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Learning Academy Programme Manager: National and International Professional Development
Malini Balluck

Each week was so Interesting and extremely relevant. Each session linked really well to the previous sessions subject. It was excellent to learn about the inner workings of such an established institution. I loved it! Past Participant 2017

Course overview

This twelve week part-time course features a combination of taught sessions and behind the scenes access to the V&A’s collections and practitioners. Drawing upon case studies conducted in the museum, individual sessions will be taught by Specialist V&A staff and will explore the internal workings of the V&A - winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2016.

Session topics will include: collections management, research, learning and interpretation, public programming, marketing, exhibitions, and audience engagement.

For more information, please email m.balluck@vam.ac.uk

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Professional development course: Inside the Museum: The V&A's Museum Skills Course

21 February 2018 - 16 May 2018

£1,250.00

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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)