The form of modern museums in China was borrowed from the West, but in the process of Sinicization, it has accumulated practical experience with Chinese characteristics and formed the research path and teaching model of Chinese museology. Entering the new century, China's museum industry has developed rapidly. The number of museums has increased significantly, and the social services of museums have been expanding increasingly. This has put forward higher requirements for the professional quality and working ability of museum professionals. Against this backdrop, museology—as a discipline marked by strong applicability, practicality, and interdisciplinarity—faces an urgent challenge: how to theoretically respond to practical demands and structurally support industry development through disciplinary frameworks. To address this, scholars engaged in museological research and teaching at universities have initiated in-depth discussions on museum education and disciplinary development in Chinese higher education. The discourse covers four key dimensions: 1. Examining the theoretical foundation and disciplinary positioning of museology as an independent field, including its boundaries and interactions with related disciplines; 2. Reviewing current practices in curriculum design for museology programs and rethinking the tension between theoretical instruction and the practical needs of museums; 3. Refocusing on the objectives of museum talent cultivation in the new era, particularly addressing the industry's demand for interdisciplinary and innovative professionals amid transformation; 4. Analyzing pathways and methodologies for disciplinary construction through case studies of university programs, offering insights for future professional development. The consensus and perspectives presented reflect both the complexity and diversity of contemporary museological development and the academic exploration into integrating education, theory, and practice amid the sector's evolution. This discussion aims to inspire the growth of China's autonomous museological education and disciplinary system, fostering deeper disciplinary substance and innovative academic paradigms.
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