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Museum Curator / Culturologist
Studies and preserves cultural heritage
Studies culture and historical heritage, and organizes museum collections and exhibitions to preserve it.
What they do
- ▹Studies and catalogs museum exhibits and historical objects
- ▹Prepares and designs museum displays and temporary exhibitions
- ▹Takes part in preserving and restoring cultural monuments
- ▹Leads tours, lectures and public education events
Skills you need
- ▹Broad knowledge of history and culture
- ▹Strong written and spoken communication
- ▹Attention to detail when handling artifacts
- ▹Organizational skills for preparing exhibitions
- ▹A passion for archival and research work
Focus on these subjects at school
HistoryArt
Where they work
- ▹The National Museum and regional museums
- ▹The Academy of Sciences' institutes of history, archaeology and ethnography
- ▹Historical and cultural heritage preservation agencies
- ▹Universities and research libraries
Pros
- + Direct work with the country's unique cultural heritage
- + Varied work — from archival research to live engagement with visitors
Challenges
- − Few open positions in the country's museums
- − Salaries at state culture institutions are usually modest
Programs that lead to this profession
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