History of the Museum

3 credits

From temple to virtual exhibits, from cabinet curiosities to the age of appropriation – and restoration – this course examines the history of “the museum” and its changing role in society through a variety of readings and case studies. ***Prerequisite: One 100-level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HIST 290BB or HIST 291.*