Top Journals for Museology
Importance of choosing highy ranked and rated journals
While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Museology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.
List of Top Journals in Museology
American Antiquity
American Antiquity is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); History (Q1); Museology (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of American Antiquity is 3170. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.237. American Antiquity has an h-index of 67. ISSN of this journal is/are 00027316. The impact factor of American Antiquity is 1.98.
American Historical Review
American Historical Review is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); History (Q1); Museology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of American Historical Review is 6184. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.768. American Historical Review has an h-index of 58. ISSN of this journal is/are 00028762. The impact factor of American Historical Review is 1.22.
Visitor Studies
Visitor Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q1); Communication (Q2); Education (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Visitor Studies is 9060. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.531. Visitor Studies has an h-index of 17. ISSN of this journal is/are 10645578, 19347715. The impact factor of Visitor Studies is 1.46.
International Journal of Heritage Studies
International Journal of Heritage Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Museology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor & Francis. The overall rank of International Journal of Heritage Studies is 9828. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.482. International Journal of Heritage Studies has an h-index of 36. ISSN of this journal is/are 14703610, 13527258. The impact factor of International Journal of Heritage Studies is 1.45.
Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo
Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q1); Museology (Q1). It is published by Faculty of Arts Comenius University. The overall rank of Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo is 12537. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.347. Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo has an h-index of 5. ISSN of this journal is/are 24539759, 13392204. The impact factor of Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo is 0.45.
Records of the Australian Museum
Records of the Australian Museum is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Museology (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q3); Insect Science (Q3). It is published by Australian Museum. The overall rank of Records of the Australian Museum is 12758. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.338. Records of the Australian Museum has an h-index of 20. ISSN of this journal is/are 00671975. The impact factor of Records of the Australian Museum is 0.73.
Conservar Patrimonio
Conservar Patrimonio is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q1); Museology (Q1). It is published by Associacao Profissional de Conservadores, Restauradores de Portugal. The overall rank of Conservar Patrimonio is 13034. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.326. Conservar Patrimonio has an h-index of 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 1646043X, 21829942. The impact factor of Conservar Patrimonio is 0.30.
Journal of The American Institute for Conservation
Journal of The American Institute for Conservation is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q1); Conservation (Q2). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of The American Institute for Conservation is 14677. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.273. Journal of The American Institute for Conservation has an h-index of 15. ISSN of this journal is/are 01971360, 19452330. The impact factor of Journal of The American Institute for Conservation is 0.61.
Journal of Museum Education
Journal of Museum Education is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q1); Education (Q3). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Museum Education is 14852. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.268. Journal of Museum Education has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 10598650, 20516169. The impact factor of Journal of Museum Education is 0.55.
Journal of the History of Collections
Journal of the History of Collections is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1); Conservation (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of the History of Collections is 16308. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.231. Journal of the History of Collections has an h-index of 11. ISSN of this journal is/are 14778564, 09546650. The impact factor of Journal of the History of Collections is 0.27.
Museum International
Museum International is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q1); Conservation (Q2). It is published by Blackwell Science. The overall rank of Museum International is 17270. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.212. Museum International has an h-index of 13. ISSN of this journal is/are 13500775, 14680033. The impact factor of Museum International is 0.21.
Glasnik SED
Glasnik SED is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q2); Conservation (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by Slovensko etnolosko drustvo. The overall rank of Glasnik SED is 17361. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.21. Glasnik SED has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 03512908. The impact factor of Glasnik SED is 0.13.
Transinformacao
Transinformacao is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q2); Communication (Q3); Information Systems (Q3); Library and Information Sciences (Q3). It is published by Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas. The overall rank of Transinformacao is 17449. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.209. Transinformacao has an h-index of 5. ISSN of this journal is/are 01033786. The impact factor of Transinformacao is 0.44.
Boletin Cientifico del Centro de Museos
Boletin Cientifico del Centro de Museos is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by Universidad de Caldas. The overall rank of Boletin Cientifico del Centro de Museos is 18473. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.191. Boletin Cientifico del Centro de Museos has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 01233068. The impact factor of Boletin Cientifico del Centro de Museos is 0.13.
Curator
Curator is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Curator is 18974. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.183. Curator has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 21516952. The impact factor of Curator is 0.63.
Museum Anthropology
Museum Anthropology is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q2); Anthropology (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Museum Anthropology is 19369. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.177. Museum Anthropology has an h-index of 12. ISSN of this journal is/are 08928339, 15481379. The impact factor of Museum Anthropology is 1.21.
International Journal of Cultural Property
International Journal of Cultural Property is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Museology (Q2); Anthropology (Q3). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Cultural Property is 19433. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.176. International Journal of Cultural Property has an h-index of 19. ISSN of this journal is/are 09407391. The impact factor of International Journal of Cultural Property is 0.32.
The Public Historian
The Public Historian is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); History (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by University of California Press. The overall rank of The Public Historian is 19521. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.175. The Public Historian has an h-index of 14. ISSN of this journal is/are 02723433. The impact factor of The Public Historian is 0.59.
PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology
PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2); Museology (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Paleontology (Q4). It is published by PalArch Foundation. The overall rank of PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology is 19568. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.174. PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology has an h-index of 6. ISSN of this journal is/are 15672158. The impact factor of PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology is 0.33.
International Journal of Intangible Heritage
International Journal of Intangible Heritage is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by The National Folk Museum of Korea. The overall rank of International Journal of Intangible Heritage is 19983. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.168. International Journal of Intangible Heritage has an h-index of 6. ISSN of this journal is/are 19753586, 19754019. The impact factor of International Journal of Intangible Heritage is 0.43.
Museums and Social Issues
Museums and Social Issues is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Museums and Social Issues is 20209. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.165. Museums and Social Issues has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 15596893, 20516193. The impact factor of Museums and Social Issues is 0.43.
Studia Historica Nitriensia
Studia Historica Nitriensia is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Museology (Q2). It is published by Univerzita Konstantina Filozofa v Nitre. The overall rank of Studia Historica Nitriensia is 20302. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.164. Studia Historica Nitriensia has an h-index of 1. ISSN of this journal is/are 13387219. The impact factor of Studia Historica Nitriensia is 0.12.
Perspectivas em Ciencia da Informacao
Perspectivas em Ciencia da Informacao is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q2); Communication (Q3); Library and Information Sciences (Q3); Information Systems (Q4). It is published by A Escola. The overall rank of Perspectivas em Ciencia da Informacao is 21097. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.154. Perspectivas em Ciencia da Informacao has an h-index of 8. ISSN of this journal is/are 14139936. The impact factor of Perspectivas em Ciencia da Informacao is 0.13.
Visual Resources
Visual Resources is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q2); Museology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Visual Resources is 22305. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.142. Visual Resources has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 01973762. The impact factor of Visual Resources is 0.27.
Terra Sebvs
Terra Sebvs is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q2); History (Q2); Archeology (Q3); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by Ioan Raica Municipal Museum. The overall rank of Terra Sebvs is 23107. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.135. Terra Sebvs has an h-index of 6. ISSN of this journal is/are 20669143. The impact factor of Terra Sebvs is 0.08.
Etnolog
Etnolog is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Anthropology (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by Slovene Ethnographic Museum. The overall rank of Etnolog is 23255. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.133. Etnolog has an h-index of 6. ISSN of this journal is/are 03540316. The impact factor of Etnolog is 0.10.
Winterthur Portfolio
Winterthur Portfolio is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q2); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q2); Museology (Q3). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Winterthur Portfolio is 23967. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.128. Winterthur Portfolio has an h-index of 8. ISSN of this journal is/are 15456927, 00840416. The impact factor of Winterthur Portfolio is 0.00.
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage is 25962. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.117. Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 19739494. The impact factor of Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage is 0.11.
ReCollections
ReCollections is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q3). It is published by National Museum of Australia Press. The overall rank of ReCollections is 26047. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.117. ReCollections has an h-index of 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 18334946. The impact factor of ReCollections is 0.33.
Ge-Conservacion
Ge-Conservacion is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q2); Conservation (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by Grupo Espanol del IIC (International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works). The overall rank of Ge-Conservacion is 26276. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.115. Ge-Conservacion has an h-index of 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 19898568. The impact factor of Ge-Conservacion is 0.15.
Getty Research Journal
Getty Research Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q2); Conservation (Q3); History (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Getty Research Journal is 27176. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.111. Getty Research Journal has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 19448740. The impact factor of Getty Research Journal is 0.09.
Quiroga
Quiroga is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q2); Conservation (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by Universidad de Granada, Departamento de Historia del Arte. The overall rank of Quiroga is 27284. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.111. Quiroga has an h-index of 1. ISSN of this journal is/are 22547037. The impact factor of Quiroga is 0.11.
Brukenthal. Acta Musei
Brukenthal. Acta Musei is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q3); History (Q3); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q4); Museology (Q4); Paleontology (Q4). It is published by Brukenthal National Museum. The overall rank of Brukenthal. Acta Musei is 28982. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.103. Brukenthal. Acta Musei has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 18422691. The impact factor of Brukenthal. Acta Musei is 0.03.
International Journal of the Inclusive Museum
International Journal of the Inclusive Museum is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q3); Museology (Q3). It is published by Common Ground Research Networks. The overall rank of International Journal of the Inclusive Museum is 29077. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.103. International Journal of the Inclusive Museum has an h-index of 5. ISSN of this journal is/are 18352014. The impact factor of International Journal of the Inclusive Museum is 0.03.
Journal of Curatorial Studies
Journal of Curatorial Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Conservation (Q4); Museology (Q4). It is published by Intellect Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Curatorial Studies is 30285. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.101. Journal of Curatorial Studies has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 20455836, 20455844. The impact factor of Journal of Curatorial Studies is 0.00.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin
Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin is a journal covering the categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Museology (Q4). It is published by Metropolitan Museum. The overall rank of Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin is 30388. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.101. Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 00261521. The impact factor of Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin is 0.20.
Annals of the Naprstek Museum
Annals of the Naprstek Museum is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q4); Archeology (Q4); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q4); Cultural Studies (Q4); History (Q4); Museology (Q4). It is published by Naprstkovo muzeum. The overall rank of Annals of the Naprstek Museum is 30887. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. Annals of the Naprstek Museum has an h-index of 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 0231844X, 25335685. The impact factor of Annals of the Naprstek Museum is 0.21.
Archives of American Art Journal
Archives of American Art Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q4); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q4). It is published by Archives of American Art. The overall rank of Archives of American Art Journal is 30904. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. Archives of American Art Journal has an h-index of 3. ISSN of this journal is/are 00039853. The impact factor of Archives of American Art Journal is 0.03.
International Review of African American Art
International Review of African American Art is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q4); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q4). It is published by Museum of African American Art. The overall rank of International Review of African American Art is 31242. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. International Review of African American Art has an h-index of 1. ISSN of this journal is/are 10450920. The impact factor of International Review of African American Art is 0.00.
Museum News
Museum News is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q4); Museology (Q4). It is published by American Association of Museums. The overall rank of Museum News is 31377. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. Museum News has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 00274089. The impact factor of Museum News is 0.00.
Revue des Musees de France
Revue des Musees de France is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q4); Museology (Q4); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q4). It is published by Reunion des Musees Nationaux. The overall rank of Revue des Musees de France is 31567. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. Revue des Musees de France has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 19624271. The impact factor of Revue des Musees de France is 0.05.
Zivot Umjetnosti
Zivot Umjetnosti is a journal covering the categories related to Museology (Q4); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q4). It is published by Institut za Povijest Umjetnosti Sveucilista u Zagrebu. The overall rank of Zivot Umjetnosti is 31749. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.1. Zivot Umjetnosti has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 05147794. The impact factor of Zivot Umjetnosti is 0.00.
Conclusion
Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.
Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.
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