Career Blog Post

A Museum Curator is responsible for curating collections and providing information on the pieces displayed. Curators tailor the experience of the observer to their ideals. The duties of a museum curator may vary depending on the expectations of the museum, but some tasks may include recording and cataloging, planning exhibitions, negotiating loans, and hiring staff. One must obtain a bachelor's in a related field such as art history or archeology and many prestigious museums require a master's as well. UVA and U of Richmond have good art history programs for pursuing a career in museum curation.