Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and In order to reduce the amount of overnight travel required of participants and instructors, this course will be delivered in a blended format that includes seven weeks of online learning starting on October 12, 2020 followed by a one day in-class workshop on December 1, 2020. If you have any questions about this new format, please email [email protected].

Participants will learn to create vibrant, attractive exhibits that welcome and engage visitors of all ages and abilities. Through hands-on activities, participants will gain an understanding of the exhibit development process from idea assessment and concept development to production and installation on a budget. Core topics: the visitor experience, exhibit policy and standards, planning for families, writing text, showcase styles, physical accessibility, anatomy of a graphics panel, and creative costing, with a focus on creating an effective interpretive plan to guide the process.

TO REGISTER:

1. Go to https://members.museumsontario.ca/
2. Log in as an individual member
3. Click on the green My Courses button
4. Under Upcoming Courses click on the course you want to register for
5. On the Course Information page click on Register

If the course is full and the registration button does not appear, email [email protected] to add your name to the waiting list.

Registration for Certificate in Museum Studies courses is open to OMA Individual Members and Commercial Consultant Members.

Not a member? Join today! Click here to find out more about the benefits of membership in the OMA.