Date of Graduation
Winter 12-16-2016
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Museum Studies
First Advisor
Stephanie A. Brown
Abstract
The mystery of what lies behind a museum’s closed doors has intrigued visitors and perpetuated museum mythology for decades. Whether it’s peeking into collections storage, or being guided through rooms off the exhibition floor, visitors want unique access to museum collections. This Master’s Capstone project investigates the topic of behind-the-scenes tours within museums, asks what they look like today, and how they will develop in the future. Using this research I have created a project proposal to film a behind-the-scenes tour that will solve questions of public visibility and collection access for a San Francisco area history museum. A successful implementation of this project will enable organizations and museums to engage with their audiences in a profound new way.
Recommended Citation
Glazier, Michael B., "Hidden Museum: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Contemporary Audiences" (2016). Master's Projects and Capstones. 473.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/473