Museums and Archives in Oxford, UK

Oxford, United Kingdom

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Summer

Start Date

7/9/2023

End Date

7/21/2023

Deadline

3/20/2023

Note from Advisor:

***Program is at capacity, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list email abellmor@unm.edu***

Information

Area of Study:

Anthropology, Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Art History, Biology, Classical Studies, Community and Regional Planning, European Studies, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, Medieval Studies, Museum Studies

Program Type:

Faculty-Led

Language of Instruction:

English

GPA:

No Minimum

Language Prerequisite:

No previous language experience required (classes offered in English)

Advisor Name:

Sara Gutierrez

Faculty Name:

Audra Bellmore (Museum Studies)

Advisor Email:

flip@unm.edu

Faculty Email:

abellmor@unm.edu

Overview

This active learning, study abroad field experience analyzes basic museum and archival principles and practices. The museums, archives and special collections of the University of Oxford are among the most highly regarded historical repositories in the world, offering high-level scholarship and best practices. Traditional museum and archival work including interpretation, exhibition, collection management, care, conservation, visitor services and educational programming will be analyzed through the lens of serving diverse audiences, local community engagement and participation. Students will be required to complete a short series of brief reflections, responding to prompts by the instructor and one research assignment, utilizing local museum resources and the Bodleian Libraries. Research time is built into the course, as is free time.

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Academics

Museums and Historic Sites in Oxford, England:

Museum Studies: 429/529 (variable, 1-3 credits)

*Also available as professional development for museum and historic preservation professionals

Location

Location/Itinerary-For the UK portion of the program, students will arrive in Oxford, England on July 9-July 21, 2023. All UK course dates will occur in Oxford and Oxfordshire, UK, with one day-trip to London.

Field Experience Locations

· Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archeology, University of Oxford. The world’s first public museum.
· Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Unesco World Heritage Site.
· Bodleian Libraries and Radcliff Camera, University of Oxford. Special collections.
· Botanical Gardens, University of Oxford. Non-traditional outdoor museum.
· Christ Church College/Art Museum, University of Oxford. Art museum.
· Cogges Farm Manor, Witney, Oxfordshire. Farm and living history museum.
· Magdalen College and Park, University of Oxford. Historic College, grounds, and deer park.
· Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford. Active-learning museum. The world’s first purpose-built museum, by architect Sir Christopher Wren.
· Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford. World natural history.
· Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Local history museum.
· Pitt-Rivers Museum, University of Oxford. World material culture.
· St. Mary’s Chapel, University of Oxford. Historic chapel and tower.
· Victoria and Albert Museum, London, art and decrotive art museum.

Housing

Housing is provided for this program at Waynflete Hall, Magdalen College (pronounced Maud-len), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom. Rooms are single-person, with shared bathroom/showers on floors. A college porter is available in the Magdalen porter's lodge 24/7 for information or emergencies. Meals are not provided, although one group tea, one welcome dinner and one wrap-up dinner are included in the program. There is a café with reasonably priced food on the Magdalen College campus, open 12-5 pm. Refrigerators are available in Waynflete Hall. There are markets, grocery stores and restaurants within easy walking distance with multiple food choices and price-points. Rooms include Wi-Fi. Magdalen College is within a 10-15-minute walking distance to/from the primary Oxford Museum sites. Students should be prepared to walk or provide their own transport to/from the dormitory and between scheduled in-town sites. Bus transport is provided to out-of-town sites but walking from bus stops to museum sites is required.

Links

The website for the Oxford University Museums, including Bodleian Library is educationdeanery.ox.ac.uk. The website for Blenheim Palace is blenheimpalace.com.

Costs

Program Costs

Costs per participant: TBD

Down payment deadline: $500.00 due April 10, 2023.
Course enrollment deadline: Enrollment must be completed by Monday, April 24, 2023 (Tuition credits are not included in program fees).
Final payment deadline: 1700 final payment is due Monday, May 8, 2023.

Payment due by check to Museum Studies Office or to program instructor. Or, payment can be made to UNM Payroll/Business Center with proof of payment to Museum Studies Office/program instructor.

Other

For any questions or requests regarding program accommodations, please visit:

Accessibility Resource Center at https://arc.unm.edu/