Description

Registrars, restorers, interpreters and workers in other occupations related to museums and art galleries classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and install exhibits and displays, restore, maintain and store museum and gallery collections, frame artwork, and perform other functions in support of curatorial and conservation activities. They are employed in museums and galleries. Picture framers and taxidermists may also be employed in retail settings or may be self-employed. This unit group also includes museum and other interpreters who conduct guided tours. They are employed by art galleries, museums, parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic and heritage sites, and other locations.

Job Titles

• Conservation technician – museums and art galleries
• Paintings restoration technician

Main Duties

• Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.

Workplaces

• Galleries
• Museums

Skills

• Evaluation
• Instructing
• Learning and Teaching Strategies
• Management of Material Resources
• Oral Communication: Active Listening

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Colour Perception
• Finger Dexterity
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Categorization Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance

Similar Occupations

• Tour and travel guides (64320)
• Museum exhibit designer (in 53123.03 Exhibit designers)

Source: OaSIS