Museum Professionals of Colour - MPOC

Museum Professionals of Colour - MPOC Official page of Museum Professionals of Colour (MPOC) at the University of Toronto.

Aimed at making the Master of Museum Studies program and the museum field an overall more diverse and inclusive space for underrepresented people.

We are grateful to everyone who took part in our Human Library! We saw so many thoughtful conversations and fruitful con...
03/28/2026

We are grateful to everyone who took part in our Human Library! We saw so many thoughtful conversations and fruitful connections 🍊

A huge thank‑you to our professionals for sharing your expertise, and to our students for bringing your curiosity on the rich diversity of GLAM careers🏛️📚🖼️

Here’s a sneak peak at our professionals participating in our inaugural, Human Library event!📚 Connect one-on-one with m...
03/17/2026

Here’s a sneak peak at our professionals participating in our inaugural, Human Library event!

📚 Connect one-on-one with museum professionals from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and professions

This event is meant to be both a relaxing yet insightful chance to:

✅ Explore career paths in museums & cultural spaces

✅ Gain insider knowledge about roles you’re curious about

✅ Build connections with future colleagues

📅 Date: March 26th, 2026

🕔 Time: 3:00–5:30 PM

📍 Location: Learning Hub, 4th Floor, Claude T. Bissell Building

How it works:

You’ll be matched with a professional for a 20–25 minute conversation Due to potential high demand, you may only get to meet one professional, but feel free to stay, network, and enjoy snacks!

📌 Priority is given to MMST students, but all UofT students are welcome to sign up!

🔗 REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Interest Registration Form link via our bio!

Join MPOC for our inaugural Human Library event! 📚 Connect one-on-one with museum professionals from diverse backgrounds...
03/17/2026

Join MPOC for our inaugural Human Library event!

📚 Connect one-on-one with museum professionals from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and professions

This event is meant to be both a relaxing yet insightful chance to:

✅ Explore career paths in museums & cultural spaces

✅ Gain insider knowledge about roles you’re curious about

✅ Build connections with future colleagues

📅 Date: March 26th, 2026

🕔 Time: 3:00–5:30 PM

📍 Location: Learning Hub, 4th Floor, Claude T. Bissell Building

How it works:

You’ll be matched with a professional for a 20–25 minute conversation Due to potential high demand, you may only get to meet one professional, but feel free to stay, network, and enjoy snacks!

📌 Priority is given to MMST students, but all UofT students are welcome to sign up!

🔗 REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Interest Registration Form link via our bio!

🀄️🀄️ Mahjong Night was a full house 🀄️🀄️Thank you to everyone who joined our collaboration with From first-timers to ex...
03/13/2026

🀄️🀄️ Mahjong Night was a full house 🀄️🀄️
Thank you to everyone who joined our collaboration with

From first-timers to experts, it was wonderful to see a lively community form around each table!

🌟A photo dump from the two nights at iSchool and Wongs Association🌟

Human Library is back for another year! This is a great opportunity for students to network with established BIPOC museu...
03/08/2026

Human Library is back for another year! This is a great opportunity for students to network with established BIPOC museum professionals, learn about opportunities in the heritage sector, and gain insight into potential career paths.

This event will take place on March 26th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the Learning Hub of the iSchool Claude T. Bissell Building. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to build new avenues into their careers! Be sure to join us!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a curatorial and collections tour at the Textile Museum with .oft! 🧵🧶 We’re grat...
02/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a curatorial and collections tour at the Textile Museum with .oft! 🧵🧶 We’re grateful to curators Roxane and Julia and conservator Alison for showing us around. Be sure to visit the museum and see their ongoing exhibits now!

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧 This your guide to celebrate with community in museums 🍊
02/13/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧
This your guide to celebrate with community in museums 🍊

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨Join Museum Professionals of Colour .oft and for a two part mahjong night event of friendly competition ...
02/13/2026

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨

Join Museum Professionals of Colour .oft and for a two part mahjong night event of friendly competition and refreshments provided.

March 6 | 5-8PM
4th floor, Learning Hub, 140 St George St.
March 11 | 6-9PM
Wong Association, 303 Spadina Ave

Join us and MCSSU for a private guided tour at the Textile Museum! 📆 Thursday, February 26⏰ 2-4 PM📍 The Textile Museum o...
02/12/2026

Join us and MCSSU for a private guided tour at the Textile Museum!

📆 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 2-4 PM
📍 The Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Avenue)

🔗 Link in the bio
Seats are limited!

celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with these events across the city ✨✨
02/03/2026

celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with these events across the city ✨✨

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with these events across the city ✨✨
02/03/2026

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with these events across the city ✨✨

🍿 MPOC × CBP Movie Night Join us for a relaxed screening of Black Panther with community 📅 Jan 30⏰ 5–8 PM📍 BL307RSVP + ...
01/23/2026

🍿 MPOC × CBP Movie Night
Join us for a relaxed screening of Black Panther with community

📅 Jan 30
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 BL307

RSVP + details through the Linktree in our bio

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140 St. George Street
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