How do they match: Museum Technicians and Conservators

  • Construct skeletal mounts of fossils, replicas of archaeological artifacts, or duplicate specimens, using a variety of materials and hand tools.
  • Supervise and work with volunteers.
  • Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control.
  • Coordinate exhibit installations, assisting with design, constructing displays, dioramas, display cases, and models, and ensuring the availability of necessary materials.
  • Direct and supervise curatorial, technical, and student staff in the handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects.

  • Construct exhibits or parts of exhibits.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.