Job responsibilities and eligibility to be a curator

Job responsibilities and eligibility to be a curator

What exactly is the work of a curator? What are the qualifications and skill-set required for this job? I am a history honours B.A student in second year. Can I apply for job of a curator?

Museum curators supervise, maintain and take care of museum collections by overseeing the achievement, safeguarding and exhibit of museum artefacts. Curators can have different levels of jobs, for instance, one may also be responsible of endorsing the age and origin of pieces and could also work with the public for research on these matters. At a higher level curators also work with the museum's board of directors and are accountable for museum fundraising, public relations and site management. It is a work that takes in a lot of patience and lone hours of work.

Yes, you can look for a job of curator since a bachelor's degree or undergraduate degree is the minimum education requirement for museum curators, though for some levels of jobs predilection is frequently given to applicants who have a master's degree along with some work experience. A PhD is also necessary for some higher-level positions.

Regarding skill-set required for being a curator you must have the ability to assign responsibilities and to grade objects conditions. You must possess analytical thinking skills along with the ability to pay attention to every detail. Time management skills and good communication skill is also required. Knowledge of computer recordkeeping systems and of historical artifacts is needed. The work can get tedious like long hours of standing but it definitely is a rewarding career.