Museology or the study of museums is a unique career field that involves managing museums and taking care of their overall administration. This is one of the best career options for people who have a keen interest in history and culture.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Museum Curator
Museum Assistant
Gallery Assistant
Collections Assistant
Archivist
Guide
Design Consultant
Author
Creative Director
Where can I work?
Govt Museums
Govt Colleges
Private Museums
Heritage Conservation
NGOs
Private Colleges
Cultr
Independent Museology Consultant
Positives
Good demand
Plethora of opportunities
Creative work
Fulfilling work
Opportunity to travel
Challenges
Less pay
Too much travel involved
Job stagnancy
Key Skills Required
Domain knowledge
Technical skills
Innovation
Creativity
Research skills
Communication skills
Leadership
Problem solving ability
Critical thinking
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII in Arts stream; BA (History); MA (History); PhD.
Pathway 2
Class XII in Arts stream; BA (Museology & Heritage Studies); MA (Heritage Studies); PhD.
Pathway 3
Class XII in Arts stream; BA (Archaeology); MA (Archaeology); PhD.
Top colleges in India and Abroad
National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology; New Delhi http://nmi.gov.in/