Curator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and promotes education about materials in cultural facilities such as museums.
Description
Curators work in cultural facilities such as museums, art museums, and archives, handling a wide range of tasks including collection, research, preservation and management of materials, exhibit planning, educational outreach, and explanations to visitors. They evaluate the historical and cultural value of materials according to their specialized fields and conduct research, develop exhibit themes, stage exhibits, create catalogs, and plan and operate lectures and workshops to disseminate the appeal of cultural resources to society. They are also proficient in preservation management techniques such as preventing deterioration and restoration of materials to ensure the long-term conservation of collections.
Future Outlook
Although museum operations face challenges due to declining birthrates, aging population, and budget constraints, the demand for curators is expected to remain stable with the advancement of digitalization of cultural resources and promotion of regional collaborations.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Contract employee / Contracted / Full-time / Full-time museum / Museum/Art museum employment
Career Path
Curatorial assistant → Curator → Chief Curator → Exhibit Director → Director
Required Skills
Conservation and restoration techniques / Database operation / Document research / Exhibit planning and operation / Museum Law
Recommended Skills
Digital archive technology / English document reading / Geographic information systems / Project management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze and evaluate the historical value of materials. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is needed for handling materials and preservation management. |
| Communication Skills | Dialogue with visitors and researchers is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of a wide range of specialized knowledge is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and organization are required for exhibit planning and event operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on qualitative analysis than quantitative analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly involves long hours of organizing materials and exhibit work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Curator qualification
Aliases
- Curator
- Museum Curator
Related Jobs
- Archivist
- Librarian
- Museum Technician / Conservation Restorer