Museology
Museology deals with the management and administration of Museums. It revolves around archeology, history and research. Museologists work in museums and they are involved in conducting various researches, administer all aspects and managing public relations. These professionals can work in public and private sector, galleries, and museums and they are individuals with keen interest in history and science of preserving and conserving the collections of museums.
Role Desciption
Museologists administer and manage daily activities taking place in the Museum. They organize events and exhibitions and arrange the display of artifacts, and select and label. Also these professionals are responsible for organizing trips and visits, and maintaining the collections of the museum.
Eligibility
- 10 + 2 in any stream
- Graduation in any Discipline for 3 years
- M.A./M.Sc. in Museology for 2 years
- Ph.D. in Museology
Significant Statistics
- Minimum 50% required including English subject
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Opportunity to be a part of the exhibitions, special events and programs organized at museums
- Good for individuals who like to educate others
- Travel opportunities
Cons
- Professionals need to face a lot of competition and becoming a Curator is a time taking process
- No too lucrative
Leading Professions
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Museum Curator
Procuring artifacts, creating and maintaining exhibits, organizing the display of artifacts, choosing, labeling and arranging display items for exhibitions, purchasing new and rare collections, deciding which objects needs examining, cleaning, preserving and displaying, while maintaining the record of each object are some of the roles played by Curators.
5.0LPA
Educationist
Educating visitors about the Museum, decorating exhibition halls, arranging and labeling secondary collections, arrange guide trips, travel exhibitions, school visits, and providing training courses are the responsibilities of the educationists.
8.0LPA
Coordinator
Coordinators organize and coordinate exhibition, select topic for exhibitions to create awareness among visitors through pictures, charts, models, etc.
4.0LPA
Consultant
These professionals are responsible for planning and designing management strategies, creating content, promoting exhibitions and other cultural activities.
5.0LPA
Registrar/Collections Manager
Registrars manage a museum's collection, overseeing acquisitions, loans, and documentation of artifacts. They ensure the proper care and preservation of objects
8.0LPA
Archivist
Archivists oversee the management, preservation, and access to historical records, manuscripts, and documents in museum archives
4.0LPA
Cultural Heritage Manager
Cultural heritage managers oversee the preservation and interpretation of cultural artifacts and heritage sites, including museums.
6.0LPA
Art Historian
Art historians specializing in museology research and interpret the history, provenance, and significance of artworks in a museum's collection
6.0LPA
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Museology
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Recruitment Area
Self-employment ,
Government and Private Museums ,
Educational Institutes ,
Art Galleries .
Recruiters
Calico Museum of Textiles ,
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives ,
Salarjung Museum ,
Birla Science Museum ,
Rail Museum ,
Victoria Memorial Hall Museum ,
Bhau Daji Lad Museum ,
National Museum .
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Recruitment Area
Self-employment ,
Government and Private Museums ,
Educational Institutes ,
Art Galleries .
Recruiters
Calico Museum of Textiles ,
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives ,
Salarjung Museum ,
Birla Science Museum ,
Rail Museum ,
Victoria Memorial Hall Museum ,
Bhau Daji Lad Museum ,
National Museum .
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