Also called: Executive Director (Museum)
Leads an entire museum—its vision, staff, money, and community role.
Meets a major donor about a new wing, approves next year's exhibition schedule, and speaks at a community event.
Big-city art museum directors earn far more than small museum directors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 15 years after high school. Master's or PhD plus many years of museum experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Art History, History, Nonprofit Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with budgets and marketing; vision, donors, staff and the community stay human leadership.
Classes: AP Art History, Speech and debate, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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