Museum Attendants

Because museum attendants interact with groups of visitors, activities such as leading organized clubs or groups, scouting groups, or travel societies will help you decide whether you would enjoy being a museum attendant. Comfort with public speaking, explaining, answering questions, and integrating new knowledge is an essential asset that can be developed through many avenues outside of the museum walls.

Many museums offer programs related to the museum's function, such as field trips, photography clubs, study groups, and behind-the-scenes tours. Volunteer positions as well as internships for students are also available at many museums. Previous association with a museum in any capacity is an advantage when seeking employment in the museum field.

Other ways to learn more about this career include participating in information interviews and job-shadowing experiences with museum professionals and getting involved in summer exploration programs in museum studies and related fields that are offered by colleges and universities.