The ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Museum is closed until January 8, 2026.

During this time, collection visits will be available by appointment and other special access requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Ìý
Please email cumuseum@colorado.edu for more information.Ìý

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä the Program

The Museum and Field Studies Graduate Program offers flexibility around a core curriculum ofÌýcoursesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýinternship. Students have many opportunities to customize their MFS experience, including:

  • Volunteering as aÌýdocentÌýin the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
  • Joining other MFS and ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder students involved in theÌýMuseum ClubÌýto explore museums and museum work outside of the classroom
  • Mentoring middle school girls in science through Girls At the Museum Exploring Science (GAMES)
  • Volunteering at one of more than 20Ìýlocal museums and parks
  • Collaborating with other ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä museums, galleries, and libraries
  • Working as a graduate assistant in collections, museum education, or other areas of the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Museum
  • Conducting research in science or museum studies
  • °Õ²¹°ì¾±²Ô²µÌýcognate coursesÌýin any of the university's departments

Find out howÌýsome MFS studentsÌýhave tailored the MFS experience to their interests and goals! Watch an interview with the director of the museum below.