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Museums And Libraries Curator

 
Background
A museums and libraries curator looks after collections of objects, documents, or artworks and decides what to display to the public. They research items, write descriptions, plan exhibitions, and make sure everything is properly stored and preserved. Curators work with visitors, other staff, and sometimes the community to create engaging experiences that help people learn and connect with history, art, science, or culture.
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Publications
Museum JournalLibraries Today
Books
The Museum of Extraordinary ThingsBehind the Scenes at the MuseumThe Wager
Movies
Night at the MuseumCivilisations
Key Figures
Neil MacGregorTristram HuntMary BeardChris Gosden
Classification
SIC Code8231, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference69.5, 20For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Collection CuratorHeritage CuratorMuseum Collections ManagerLibrary Curator
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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