Art direction

Administration

Curatorial

Conservation

Restoration

Registrar

Collections management

Exhibit design/preparation

Archive management

Education

Tours

Sales

Publications

Development

Public relations

Historian

Art museums:

Archives

Historical societies

Natural history museums

Living history museums

Galleries

Community centers

Auction houses

Gain relevant experience through internships or volunteer positions in museums or galleries.

Visit museums around the country and world to gain exposure to art. Learn a foreign language and plan to study abroad.

Supplement curriculum with courses in history, religion, anthropology, and classical civilizations. Most art historians will specialize in a period or region.

Acquire strong skills in research, fund-raising, speaking, writing, and an attention to detail.

Plan to earn a graduate degree in art history, museum studies, or other related discipline depending upon specific interests. Each specialty has varying qualifications and required training.

Develop good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well on teams.

Become a member of local museums.

Read published resources provided by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).