I’m a Museum Curator - AMA

[DarkeningNight]

Just that, really! Happy to answer any questions you may have about the behind-the-scenes of museum work

@TheUnquestionedAnswer

Were you involved in the DB is?

I don't think I've heard of it - what is it?

@Mwahahahahaha

Not a “behind the scenes” question, but if you’re happy that you have anonymity and don’t mind a nosey question- what do you earn?

Sure. I earn 25k, and it's taken a good while to get to this point. In my previous role I earned less than 18k and the responsibilities are largely the same.

@SheldonesqueTheBstard

Have you ever broken something?

I have

I think it happens to most people at some point. I was cleaning a 19thC manuscript and a small piece came off in my hands. Thankfully it was an easy fix, but I still felt awful

Ah now

I’m only asking because I couldn’t do a job like yours - I’m the clumsiest oaf in the world.

I can be very much a ‘sack the juggler’ kind of person.

I’d be terrified so I take my hat off to you 🎩

What kind of hours do you work? Is it quite immersive work that you bring home with you or is it more set hours?

@Kanaloa

What kind of hours do you work? Is it quite immersive work that you bring home with you or is it more set hours?

It’s a pretty standard 9-5, although the days tend to be longer whenever there’s a big exhibition in the works

What’s your specialty? Western art? And who is your favourite artist?

Where do you work? What an Interesting job, I love museums

@TheUnquestionedAnswer I presume you mean the V&A exhibition David Bowie Is ...
By coincidence I was involved with this show, at least in its earlier pre-tour stages. It was an amazing exhibition to work on