What is a museum registrar and how to become one

Key steps to become a museum registrar

1. Explore museum registrar education requirements

   Most common museum registrar degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.7 %

   Master's

   16.7 %

   Associate

   13.3 %

   Show more

2. Start to develop specific museum registrar skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Condition Reports	28.50%
   Fine Arts	24.56%
   Computer Database	20.41%
   Cataloging	14.43%
   Permanent Collection	12.10%

3. Complete relevant museum registrar training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New museum registrars 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 a museum registrar based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real museum registrar resumes.

4. Research museum registrar duties and responsibilities

   • Manage FoxPro database of historical and archaeological collections locate at state parks throughout Florida.
   • Train, mentor and supervise museum volunteers and interns, providing example-base leadership to facilitate knowledgeable and customer-service orient staff.
   • Create and present educational PowerPoint oral presentations.

5. Apply for museum registrar jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a museum registrar 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