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UMSL | Museum Studies

Faculty

Our faculty offer interdisciplinary expertise stemming from real-world experience working in museums and other heritage institutions.  Both UMSL faculty and museum professionals teach in our program.  Several of our faculty belong to the Des Lee Collaborative Vision, which forges links between community organizations and the university.

Melanie Adams, Managing Director for Community Education and Events, Missouri History Museum

Alex Elmestad, Manager of Public Programs and Interpretation, Contemporary Art Museum St Louis

Andrew Hurley, Co-Interim Director of Museum Studies

John Hoover

Jeff Meyer, Collections Manager, Missouri Historical Society

Patti Wright

Jeanne Zarucchi, Co-Interim Director of Museum Studies