What is an exhibit preparator and how to become one

Key steps to become an exhibit preparator

1. Explore exhibit preparator education requirements

   Most common exhibit preparator degrees

   Bachelor's

   78.4 %

   Master's

   13.5 %

   Associate

   8.1 %

2. Start to develop specific exhibit preparator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Museum Exhibits	46.59%
   Exhibition Design	29.69%
   Art Objects	14.31%
   Natural History	9.41%

3. Complete relevant exhibit preparator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New exhibit preparators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an exhibit preparator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real exhibit preparator resumes.

4. Research exhibit preparator duties and responsibilities

   • Conduct tours of the anthropology and paleontology museums * Write/edit exhibit- and art show-relate materials
   • Control exhibits that require oversight in the financial department.

5. Apply for exhibit preparator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an exhibit preparator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams