ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Summer Museum Tour Guide Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Paisley Park

Tour Guide

Chanhassen, MN

$17/hr

Tour Guide Are you passionate about the music industry? Do you love talking about fashion, culture ... Paisley Park is a non-smoking campus About Paisley Park Paisley Park is an active museum ...

Paisley Park

Tour Guide

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Become a tour guide for Paisley Park, a place where art, music, fashion, and culture are celebrated ... Paisley Park is a non-smoking campusAbout Paisley ParkPaisley Park is an active museum ...

SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER

Tour Guide

Los Angeles, CA

$20/hr

The Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, founded in 1993, is the educational arm of the SWC. Moriah ... The Museum of Tolerance is seeking an experienced, energetic and engaging Part Time Tour Guides to ...

City Segway Tours

2018 Seasonal Tour Guide

Chicago, IL · On-site

City Segway Tours of Chicago is seeking applicants to lead tours of Grant Park, Museum Campus and ... Additional Information Guides will be expected to work most summer holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of ...

Winterthur Museum

Museum Guide

Winterthur, DE · On-site

$16.47/hr

Reporting to the Manager of Tour Programs, Museum Guides use excellent customer service and presentation skills to lead visitors through pre-selected rooms within the Winterthur House. Museum Guides ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsSummer Museum Tour Guide Jobs

Summer Museum Tour Guide information

See salary details

$8

$18

$33

How much do summer museum tour guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer museum tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Museum Tour Guide vs Museum Docent?

AspectSummer Museum Tour GuideMuseum Docent
Required CredentialsNone typically required; some knowledge of exhibits helpfulOften volunteer-based; training provided, some institutions prefer background in art or history
Work EnvironmentOutdoor and indoor museum settings, often seasonalIndoor museum galleries, often year-round
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily museums, cultural centers, summer programsMuseums, historical sites, cultural institutions

While both roles involve engaging visitors with museum exhibits, Summer Museum Tour Guides typically work seasonally, focusing on outdoor and indoor tours, often with minimal credentials. Museum Docents usually volunteer or work year-round, providing in-depth interpretive programs within indoor galleries. Both roles serve educational purposes but differ mainly in work setting and employment structure.

What cities are hiring for Summer Museum Tour Guide jobs? Cities with the most Summer Museum Tour Guide job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Museum Tour Guide jobs? The most popular types of Museum Tour Guide jobs are:
What states have the most Summer Museum Tour Guide jobs? States with the most job openings for Summer Museum Tour Guide jobs include:
Summer Museum Tour Guide jobs near you

Tour Guide

Paisley Park

Chanhassen, MN

$17/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Tour Guide

Are you passionate about the music industry? Do you love talking about fashion, culture, and history? Do you thrive in a storytelling environment? Are you a Prince fan looking for the opportunity of a lifetime?

Become a tour guide for Paisley Park, a place where art, music, fashion, and culture are celebrated, energized, and inspired by the visionary creative spirit of Prince. As a Tour Guide, you provide information on the cultural and historical significance of Prince and Paisley Park, answer content-related questions, and keep the tour organized, engaging, and safe for all.

Chanhassen, Minnesota

$17 per hour plus tips. Afternoon and weekend hours are available. Part-time up to 29 hours per week.

401k after 3 months, complimentary tour tickets, discount at our retail store and cafe, travel and entertainment discounts, and more.


Responsibilities

  • Protect, promote and preserve the historical legacy of Prince
  • Provide an entertaining and inspiring scripted tour experience
  • Engage and interact with guests; answer all questions
  • Ability to memorize substantial amounts of information and take direction
  • Research information as required
  • Effectively manage both large and small groups of people
  • Conduct yourself professionally amongst guests and staff alike
  • Assist guests in all types of situations, including emergencies
  • Administer First Aid when required

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic and friendly demeanor
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exemplary story-telling ability
  • Great time management skills
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of personalities and emotions
  • Handle sensitive issues and information confidentially
  • Respond flexibly to the needs of a changing work environment
  • Previous public speaking, acting, or teaching experience a plus
  • Strong, clear speaking voice.
  • Customer service experience preferred.
  • Must be age 18+

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Note: As Prince was a pescatarian, Paisley Park is a Pescatarian food environment while on the Paisley Park campus. Fish, eggs, and dairy are fine inside the building; beef, pork, chicken, and other meats can be eaten in your vehicle, or you may take meals off-site.

Paisley Park is a non-smoking campus

About Paisley Park

Paisley Park is an active museum, state-of-the-art recording studio, and concert venue. For nearly 30 years, the facility served as Prince's home, creative sanctuary, and production complex. Continuing Prince's vision for Paisley Park, today's venue welcomes fans, musicians, and audiophiles for tours, concerts, festivals, and special events.

Apply