Museology or museum studies is the study of museums and their role in society. Interest in archaeology and knowledge of history and culture is essential to pursue a career in this field. The job involves organising, arranging and managing museums and museum collections; research; museum education; museum exhibition; conservation and preservation; museum marketing; museum architecture; museum publication; and museum security and administration. . Here are places where courses are offered:
National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology, New Delhi. Courses: Masters courses are offered in the disciplines of History of Art, Conservation, and Museology
University of Calcutta, Kolkata. Courses: Various bachelors and masters degrees
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Courses: PG, PhD and diploma courses