Journal of Museum Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Museum Education (JME) is the premier peer-reviewed publication exploring and reporting on theory, training, and practice in the museum education field.

Journal articles—written by museum, education, and research professionals—explore such relevant topics as learning theory, visitor evaluation, teaching strategies for art, science, and history museums, and the responsibilities of museums as public institutions.

Published 4 times a year, each issue consists of a guest edited section focused on a specific theme and articles about new research, current trends, tools, frameworks, and case studies, perspectives, and book, exhibit, and program reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14552

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	124

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.371

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Questioning the Entrance Narrative

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Zahava D., Andrew J.

• Describing and Supporting Collaborative Scientific Thinking in Parent-Child Interactions

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Kevin, Maureen

• A Framework for Organizing a Cumulative Research Agenda in Informal Learning Contexts

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Leona, Gaea, Laura

• Situated Motivation and Informal Learning

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Scott G.

• Children's Memories of Museum Field Trips: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Inez S., Nina, Robyn

• Professional Development for Museum Educators

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Bronwyn, Maria

• Museums as Contexts for Transformative Experiences and Identity Development

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Joanna K., Avi, Kevin

• Activating Diversity and Inclusion: A Blueprint for Museum Educators as Allies and Change Makers

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Wendy, Syrus Marcus, Alyssa

• Integrating Scaffolding Experiences for the Youngest Visitors in Museums

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Barbara, Elizabeth

• An Overview of Visitor Studies

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Stephen, Harris H.

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