Revitalizing Historic House Museums (HIST-0289)

Summer 2026 · HIST 0289 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

This course address the challenges facing historic house museums today, including declining attendance, costly maintenance problems, and inadequate resources for collections care. Students will learn about the history of the historic house movement, the value of research, and the benchmarks of sustainability. Through case studies, they will investigate new approaches that address community interests and needs, creative ways to repurpose sites, and experimental strategies for engaging visitors through new exhibit techniques.

Course codes: HIST-0289, HIST 0289, HIST0289, HIST-289, HIST 289, HIST289

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