Also called: Museum Guard, Gallery Guide
Protects art and visitors in museum galleries and answers visitor questions.
Gallery attendants stand watch in exhibit rooms, remind visitors not to touch, answer questions, and watch for emergencies. Many are artists or students.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 33-9032: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Cameras and sensors watch rooms; human presence still deters touching and helps visitors.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to museums for gallery attendant jobs (some states need a guard card)
Classes: AP Art History, A second language, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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