Curators
Curators protect items of historic, cultural, and artistic value. They study, catalog, preserve, and display documents and artifacts.
86%
9%
5%
National data for archivists, curators, and museum technicians (SOC 25-4010).
$31,370
$45,630
$96,380
$15.08
$21.94
$46.34
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Complete courses in archival science
    • Curators usually need a master's degree in the same area as the museum's specialty. Areas of focus include history, art, and archeology. Curators often have a second master's degree in museum science. You should also take courses in business administration, marketing, and fundraising.

    Hours

  • Work 40 hours per week
  • Work a regular set schedule
    • CURATORS will:
  • Study and protect documents and artifacts
  • Curators handle objects (i.e., sculptures and fossils)
  • Often work with the public
    • CURATORS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Stand for long periods of time
    • It is important that CURATORS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
  • Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
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