The Anatomy of a Museum

Written by a museum professional and based on a course taught for many years, The Anatomy of a Museum is an engaging and accessible volume that provides a unique insider’s guide to what museums are and how they operate.

An insider’s view of the rarefied world of the museum that provides a refreshing and unique account of the reality of the workings of museum lifeThe material has been successfully tested in a course that the author has taught for 14 yearsMiller has extensive experience at all levels of museum work, from painting walls for exhibitions to museum directorshipClearly and engagingly written, the book covers all the component parts and various disciplines of museum operations, and opinions and perspectives are drawn from a deep knowledge of the fieldIncludes useful pedagogical material, including questions, discussion topics,  and a range of anecdotes