Museums; dark, musty halls of the past? No way! Museums offer an incredible range of potential careers. From curators and conservators to docents and exhibit designers, museums employ people in many interesting fields. This month we even talked to dinosaur bone rebuilders. Browse through the April 2001 issue of nextSteps and learn about some career possibilities you might not have considered.
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Introduction to Museum Careers
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Archivists
An archivist's work goes far beyond preserving and sorting through records.
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Conservators
Intensity, patience and attention to detail define conservation work.
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The Life of a Curator
Ability to deal with issues such as systems management, information management and leadership, along with the curatorial duties of setting up exhibitions are key.
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Hot tip - Museum Careers
Professional advice from a career advisor.
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Jump Start - Museum Careers
Getting a start in the industry.
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Double Take - Fossil Restoration Painters
Dinosaur skeletons are just some of the final products the painting crew helps restore.
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