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Preserving and exhibiting objects

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from the past…

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curators, conservators,

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and museum technicians

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work to inspire and teach audiences today.

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They oversee and care for collections of

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artwork and historic items,

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and conduct education programs

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for an institution.

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Curators—or museum directors—

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negotiate the purchase, sale,

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and loan of collections.

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They are often experts in a particular field,

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such as botany, art, or history,

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and may authenticate and categorize

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the specimens in a collection.

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Curators also manage research

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and educational programs,

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and represent their institution

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at events and in the media.

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Museum technicians protect, document,

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and oversee the transportation

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of museum and collection objects.

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They also answer questions from the public

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and help curators and outside scholars

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use the museum’s collections.

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Conservators research and preserve

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works of art and artifacts.

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They usually specialize in a type of object,

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such as books, paintings,

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or architectural material.

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Conservators use a variety of methods

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to study objects and reverse years of wear.

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Curators, museum technicians,

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and conservators

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work full time in museums, historical sites,

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governments, colleges and universities,

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and corporations.

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Curator and conservator positions

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typically require a master’s degree in a field

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such as museum studies, conservation,

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or art history,
 

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while museum technicians usually have

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a related bachelor’s degree.

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Candidates with internship

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or volunteer experience

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in archives or museums

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are more competitive.