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Museum assistant

Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.

Salary

£15,000 Starter - £22,000 Experienced

Typical hours

37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need: 

  • an interest and knowledge of history 
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be flexible and open to change 
  • the ability to use your initiative 
  • excellent written communication skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills 
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Restrictions and Requirements
You'll need to pass enhanced background checks

How to become Museum assistant

You can get into this job through

  • an apprenticeship
  • volunteering
  • applying directly


    • Apprenticeship

    You could get into this work through a cultural learning and participation officer or museums technician Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.

    Volunteering

    It's important that you get as much work experience as possible. It will help you get a better understanding of the role, and make contacts who may help you to find paid work.

    Direct Application
    You do not need any particular qualifications to become a museum assistant, although you'll usually need a good general standard of education, especially in English and maths. There is a lot of competition for jobs and you may find some museums and galleries ask for a certain level of qualification, like A-Levels or equivalent. You'll be in a stronger position when looking for work if you have: 

    • experience in customer care 
    • an interest in museums and their services
    • volunteering experience in a museum, gallery or heritage attraction 
    • experience of security work could be useful for some jobs.
    Professional and industry bodies
    You can join the Museums Association for your professional development.

    What you’ll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    On a typical day you may: 

    • patrol buildings to monitor security 
    • make sure exhibits are in good order 
    • give talks to visitors about exhibitions 
    • help curators to change displays and exhibitions
    • create labels for objects and record items on display
    • issue entrance tickets
    • serve in a museum shop 
    • carry out administrative tasks and keep the museum clean and tidy
    Working environment
    You could work in a museum. You may need to wear a uniform.

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