Learning curated for the museum professional.

Welcome to Museum Training Resources – where 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. Our engaging and interactive platform offers a dynamic approach, assuring that your learning experience is anything but mundane while staying up to date.

Why us?

We believe that the most effective way to learn is from individuals who have acquired firsthand experience in the museum field. That’s why our online learning program is taught exclusively by industry leading experts with a wealth of hands-on experience in the museum field. Our dedicated instructors and course developers bring a depth of knowledge and real-world insights that go beyond textbooks and theory.

With their extensive experience, our instructors not only offer a comprehensive understanding of how museums operate but also provide valuable insights, case studies, and practical advice that can’t be found in traditional educational settings. When you enroll in our courses, you’re not just learning – you’re gaining expertise from those who actively shaped the industry.

Join us for a learning journey led by museum professionals who understand the nuances of the field and are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your education will be in the best possible hands, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a successful career in the museum world.

Online Courses for Cultural Properties

Our online courses bring the training directly to you.

Expert Instruction from Museum Professionals

Learn from leading industry experts working in the cultural property field.

Self Paced Learning

Take our courses on your own time, at your own pace, and on any device.

Featured Course:

Become a Certified Museum Defender today!

★★★★★

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.

This course was created by leading museum security experts with over 70 years experience combined with over 950 consulting services with museums worldwide.

This course is designed to serve as the foundation for museum security officers and is an essential tool for museum security officer training. We strongly encourage all current museum security officers to enroll in this course. Furthermore, we recommend that all newly appointed security officers undergo this training, and that it be repeated annually to ensure that their knowledge remains up-to-date with the latest security threats.

  • Scenarios
  • Self Paced
  • Interactive
  • Over 30 Modules
  • Certification

Check out this short video for a preview of MuseumDefender™

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



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​

Our Historic Houses and Museums, we are with you.

Historical Houses and Historical Societies are working on a shoestring budget often lacking the imperative resources to property train its staff all whom wear multiple hats. 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.



“Unbelievable. Great content and delivered in a fun interactive way. Nothing compares to this program. The expertise and instruction is next level.
Jim Yairtz
Manager of Security

Start Getting the Knowledge and Experience, Together!