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Kimbell Art Museum

PT Registrar Intern

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$15/hr

Posted 7/20/26 The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Registration internship to graduate ... curatorial, conservation, and preparation staff. Interns will be introduced to the work of the ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time museum curator in the United States is $76,262.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A part time museum curator is responsible for overseeing collections, organizing exhibits, and ensuring the care and documentation of artifacts or artworks. They may also assist with research, educational programs, and public outreach, but on a reduced schedule compared to full-time curators. Their duties can include cataloging items, coordinating loans, and collaborating with other staff to enhance the museum experience. Part time curators often focus on specific projects or areas of the collection, bringing specialized knowledge and flexibility to the institution.

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To thrive as a Part Time Museum Curator, you need expertise in art history or museum studies, strong research abilities, and often at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with museum management software, collection databases, and sometimes certifications in collections care or archival practices are typical requirements. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities help curators engage with the public and collaborate with staff. These skills ensure effective care of collections, engaging exhibits, and a positive visitor experience while maintaining professional museum standards.

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Part-time museum curators often focus on specific projects or exhibit areas, allowing them to make meaningful contributions within their reduced hours. Common responsibilities may include collections management, planning smaller exhibitions, conducting research, and collaborating closely with full-time staff to ensure continuity. Effective time management and clear communication are key, as part-time curators often coordinate with educators, conservators, and administrators to align their efforts with the museum’s broader goals. This role can offer valuable experience and networking opportunities, especially for those seeking to advance in the museum field.

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Zimmermann Decorative Arts Internship for Undergraduate Students

The New York Historical

New York, NY • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time, Internship

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
New York Historical is excited to continue offering an internship funded by the Marie Zimmermann Foundation, designed to provide hands-on experience for undergraduate students with a strong interest in American decorative arts and material culture.
The internship is designed for undergraduate students interested in learning about the research and study of American decorative arts and material culture and experiencing the day-to-day activities of a large history museum. Zimmermann interns will participate in the hands-on examination and cataloging of collection objects, conduct detailed design, technology, and social history research for new acquisitions and artifacts earmarked for inclusion in upcoming exhibitions, compose blogs related to collection objects and their experiences working with such material, and assist curators in artifact-based presentations. Interns will also participate in the museum's program of expanding the collection to reflect the diversity of the city and nation today, and assist curators in locating and acquiring evocative artifacts. Research will be conducted both digitally and in-person, when available, at the museum, through The New York Historical's Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, and at other libraries across New York City. Interns will work under the close supervision of the Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts and Material Culture and interact with other members of the museum's curatorial and collections management teams.
This internship is intended to support students interested in broadening access to careers in museum collections and curatorial work. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to exploring historical narratives, material culture, and collections stewardship in ways that reflect a range of perspectives and lived experiences are especially encouraged to apply.
The Fall 2026 program will run from Monday, October 5 through Friday, December 11, 2026.
The intern in this position will receive an hourly rate of $25.00 for the part-time, 120-hour program.
Qualifications
The intern must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, have a strong interest in American decorative arts and material culture, and must have internet access.
Application Instructions
To apply, the following must be submitted:
  • A cover letter indicating in which position/department you are interested
  • A resume
  • 2 letters of recommendation (One must be from a professor)
  • 5-10 page writing sample

*It is important to read the individual job descriptions as some departments require other materials in lieu of the writing sample.
Please note: Applications that are not complete and submitted by the appropriate deadline (including two letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview.
If you intend to complete the internship that you are applying to for credit, you must submit written confirmation from your college stating that you will receive credit for hours completed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
N-YHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs, and not on race, color, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health choices, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other factor protected by law.
These policies apply to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, discipline, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Management is primarily responsible for seeing that N-YHS's equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, but all members of the staff share in the responsibility for assuring that the policies are effective and apply uniformly to everyone.

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