Participants are introduced to the social history and development of museums through an exploration of a series of themes and contexts. These include: The Historical Context (museum origins; Towards a Contemporary Definition of "Museum"), The Professional Context (Changing Nature of the Museum Workforce; Tools to Support Professionalism), The Social Context (Museums & Forces of Change, Envisioning the Future of Museums). If Register button is not visible (below the course fee) the course is either FULL or registration has not yet opened. Email pd@museumsontario.ca to add your name to the waiting list.