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We understand the challenges of museum professionals and the demands of today’s fast-paced world.

Say goodbye to endless, boring PowerPoint presentations and uninspiring training sessions. We recognize that adult learners require a different approach to education, and our online learning program is tailored to accommodate these needs.

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Our Courses Provide:

Online Courses for
Cultural Properties

Expert Instruction from Museum Professionals

Self Paced Learning

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FEATURED COURSE:

MuseumDefender™
$179.00 per seat. Contact Sales for volume discounts. This comprehensive course is a must-have for museum security officers, providing essential training to ensure the safety and security of our staff, visitors, and collections. With over 30 in depth critical modules, MuseumDefender™ covers every aspect of museum security and preparedness.
Become a certified Museum Defender today!
MuseumDefender™

OTHER COURSES:

Shift Ready: Daily Briefings for Safer Museums
Shift Ready is a series of quick, practical training sessions designed to keep museum security officers sharp and prepared. Intended to be presented in a group format—such as daily morning briefings, weekly or monthly security meetings—these sessions provide structured, ready-to-use content for trainers and supervisors. Each session includes a short video, presenter notes, and discussion points, making it easy to deliver focused training in just minutes. While designed for live presentation, sessions can also be completed individually for personal refreshers and ongoing professional development.
Course Preview
Free preview of selected course modules. This course preview is designed to give you a firsthand look at how our training courses are structured, covering topics from Museum Defender™, The Art of Report Writing, and Awareness Training. Rather than a full course, this is a curated selection of modules designed to give you a feel for our approach to learning—engaging, practical, and focused on real-world application. In this preview, you’ll explore just a few of many concepts covered in our courses. Whether you’re considering a full course or just curious about what we offer, this sample provides a clear, no-commitment way to experience our training style.

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The MuseumDefender™ Group Leader Dashboard gives you the control to manage your team!

WHY CHOOSE MUSEUM TRAINING RESOURCES

At Museum Training Resources, we take a holistic approach to training museum staff.  Our programs are designed to ensure that EVERYONE from new hires, to seasoned staff members play a vital role in the protection and preservation of your museum. We provide comprehensive training and onboarding that equips your staff with the knowledge and skills necessary for their roles. 
 
Our foundation may be in superior training for security officers, gallery attendants, and guards, however we understand the importance of awareness training for all museum staff including volunteers, docents, and supervisors. Not only do we train staff, but also provide programs to engage younger visitors with fun, interactive activities that promote museum safety.

It's our holistic approach and deep museum expertise that sets us apart!

Training Museums

Taught by Leading
Museum Professionals.

Professionally prepared, visually stimulating, computer-based interactive training programs for training museum security and other museum service personnel.

Training Historical
Societies and Houses​

To our Historic Houses and Museums; We are with you.

Historical Houses and Historical Societies are often working on a shoestring budget. We know what it is like and offer training geared towards these important audiences.

Training Museum Membership and Visitors Services​​ Staff

Membership, gift shops, and Visitors Services Departments are on the front lines.

These staff members are the first interaction visitors see. Learn how to protect your staff and the visitors experience, through our online training series.

TESTIMONIALS

“…it has also been a great course for my senior officers, because this covers all the new challenges, such as activism and DEI that were not covered in past training programs”
Joy Morgan, Director of Security,
Joy Morgan, Director of Security,International Spy Museum
“I have been thoroughly impressed by the program’s impact on our staff. Based on our experience, I wholeheartedly recommend the Museum Defender program to any museum seeking to empower their officers with the necessary tools to excel in their roles.”
James MacSkimming, Director of Security and Safety
James MacSkimming, Director of Security and SafetyMuseum of Flight
"As the Manager of Security and Guest Services with Smith College Museum of Art, I am pleased to commend Museum Training Resources for their excellent online training program,
Museum Defender."
Ann Mayo, Manager of Security
Ann Mayo, Manager of Security Smith College Museum of Art
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the well-structured and comprehensive nature of the training program. It has greatly enhanced our productivity and
knowledge in the field.

I am currently in the process of preparing a presentation to our Human Resources department to seek their approval for making this training a yearly course. I firmly believe that our team would immensely benefit from the knowledge and skills gained through this training."
Patricia Valerio, Director of SecurityNew York Historical Society
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