Museum Scientist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Museum Scientist Do?
Museum scientists perform and/or manage the curatorial, preparatory and clerical work in general museums, research collection repositories, botanical gardens, art galleries, fine arts related collections, aquariums or similar areas with collections of natural, historical and anthropological material that is educational, scientific or aesthetic in purpose; and perform other related duties as required.
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Where Do I Start?
Museum Databases
The tools and processes involved in working with museum databases.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Museum Scientist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMuseum Databases knowledge
The tools and processes involved in working with museum databases.
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EssentialCollection Management Software knowledge
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
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EssentialArt Collections knowledge
The variety of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and other works that form collections in a museum and prospective new collections which are of interest for a museum or art gallery.
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EssentialCommunicate In English In A Competent Way language skill
Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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EssentialPerform Lectures skill
Present lectures to various groups.
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EssentialReport Analysis Results skill
Produce research documents or give presentations to report the results of a conducted research and analysis project, indicating the analysis procedures and methods which led to the results, as well …
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EssentialAdvise On Acquisitions skill
Investigate acquisition options, compare them and give advice.
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EssentialDocument Museum Collection skill
Registrars are concerned with documentation and record keeping of museum collections. Documentation includes information about an object's condition, provenance, materials, and all of its movements within the museum or out …
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EssentialMaintain Catalogue Collection skill
Describe, inventorise and catalogue items in the collection.
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EssentialMaintain Museum Records skill
Keep museum records current and in conformity with museum standards.
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EssentialMonitor Museum Environment skill
Monitor and document environmental conditions in a museum, in storage as well as exhibition facilities. Make sure an adapted and stable climate is guaranteed.
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EssentialPrepare Exhibition Programs skill
Work on exhibition programs and write concept texts.
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EssentialSelect Loan Objects skill
Select specimens for exhibitions loans.
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EssentialStudy A Collection skill
Research and trace the origins and the historical significance of collections and archive content.
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EssentialSupervise Projects For The Conservation Of Heritage Buildings skill
Supervise protection and restoration projects of cultural heritage. Use own expertise to make sure the project runs smoothly.
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EssentialSupervise Special Visitors skill
Serve as docents for special visitors and groups.
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EssentialUse Ict Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks skill
Ability to choose and use ICT recources in order to solve related tasks
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EssentialWork With Cultural Venue Specialists skill
Call upon the competence of other professionals and specialists, from within and outside the organisation, to contribute to activities and provide documents to improve public access to collections and exhibitions.
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Optional Skills (5 of 6 displayed)
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OptionalLiaise With Cultural Partners skill
Establish and maintain sustainable partnerships with cultural authorities, sponsors and other cultural institutions.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalPresent Exhibition skill
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
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OptionalDirect An Artistic Team skill
Lead and instruct a complete team with the required cultural expertise and experience.
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OptionalProvide Project Information On Exhibitions skill
Provide information on the preparation, execution and evaluation of exhibitions and other artistic projects.
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OptionalRespect Cultural Differences In The Field Of Exhibition skill
Respect cultural differences when creating artistic concepts and exhibitions. Collaborate with international artists, curators, museums and sponsors.
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