Whether you dream of curating, conserving, or educating, the museum world has a lot to offer. Let’s explore how to get your foot in the door.
I got my start by volunteering for a weekend collections inventory, and a month later they pulled me into a paid visitor services shift. Volunteering is great, but if you need income, apply to front-of-house roles and tell the supervisor your goal — “foot in the door” works fastest when they know which room you’re aiming.