Gallery and Museum Curators

Gallery or Museum Curators plan and organise gallery or museum collections by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.

What the job involves

• Plans and organises the acquisition and display of material

• Arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays

• Researches items in displays and produces publications, delivers public lecturers and initiates exhibitions

• Identifies and classifies specimens and objects, and arranges restoration work

• Examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity

• Manages organisations' central records systems