Official education path
You enter the field through a master's degree in a relevant subject and early work experience in museums.
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Kurator/in
You curate collections and design museum exhibitions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage museum collections, design exhibitions, and oversee scientific projects in the cultural sector
Kurator/in take responsibility for preserving and opening up museum collections. You plan storage. You oversee restorations. You research objects scientifically. You also design innovative exhibitions. You manage budgets and lead teams. Your daily work combines academic depth with cultural outreach for a wide audience.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryCultural Heritage
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Kurator/in.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
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Typical training path
Kurator/in
Prerequisites
- University degree with a Master's degree in a field relevant to the collection (e.g., art history for art museums, science for natural history museums)
- Experience in museum work
- Further training in Museology
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Scientific expertise
- Project management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check newly acquired objects in storage and document their condition carefully. Then you discuss the layout of the upcoming temporary exhibition with the team.
- You independently lead a collection department and manage its budget.
- You plan storage and oversee the restoration of objects.
- You research collection contents and develop scientific projects.
- You design permanent exhibitions and organize temporary ones for visitors.
- You supervise staff and coordinate purchases and loans.
- You create collection and exhibition documentation for professional publications.
- You represent the institution at public lectures and events.
Working conditions
You work in art museums, scientific institutions, or historical sites. You often lead collection departments or entire museum collections within cultural institutions.
Strengths
- Scientific expertise
- Project management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Academic pressure
- Budget responsibility
- Public visibility
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