Museum professionals prepare for their work in a variety of ways.
Many museum workers have degrees from universities. An increasing number receive specialized training in museum studies, working toward master's degrees or certificates of museum training. Graduate programs may focus on museum management, museum education, or curatorship. Certificate-based programs give students the opportunity to receive museum training while pursuing a master's degree in another area, such as history, art history, or business administration. Most programs require that students complete an internship at a museum.