ABSTRACT

This entry outlines career options and paths for individuals wishing to seek professional employment in the museum field, specifically in four areas: museum education; collections stewardship; exhibition development and curation; and administration. After a general introduction, each section discusses the types of positions commonly available, background information on each specialization, current issues, training options, and selected resources for further research. This section focuses on museum careers in the United States, although there are viable career opportunities at museums throughout the world that involve many of the same approaches and skills.