The MIT Museum announces the appointment of Maggie Scott as Deputy Director and Head of Operations.

A seasoned museum and operations professional, Scott will lead operations and strategic initiatives that support the Museum’s mission at the intersection of science, technology, and the arts. In this role, Scott will work to manage and enhance the MIT Museum’s daily operations and operational procedures, ensuring high-quality visitor services, technology systems and museum store customer service. Beyond operations, Scott will participate in the continued development and execution of the MIT Museum’s strategy, and will represent the museum to key stakeholders.

Michael John Gorman, Director, MIT Museum says: “We welcome Maggie at a transformational moment for the museum, and her arrival will bring the clarity and operational leadership we need to meet this moment with purpose. I have full confidence in her ability to translate our museum’s strategic vision into meaningful day-to-day practice, supporting our teams and shaping a visitor experience that resonates.”

Prior to joining the MIT Museum, Scott served as the Senior Director for Government & Legal Affairs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she led the institution’s safety and operations response during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additional previous roles span state government and private sector, including General Counsel to former Massachusetts Senator and as a national advocate for individuals with disabilities. Maggie Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Boston University and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk Law School and serves on the steering committee of the Museum Attorneys Group, a nationwide collaboration of cultural institutions.

Maggie Scott, Deputy Director and Head of Operations, MIT Museum says: “I am honored to join the MIT Museum, a champion of innovation at the intersection of science, technology and the arts. I’m looking forward to working alongside colleagues across the Institute to support the Museum and build on the long tradition of playful interdisciplinary exploration.”