Occupation

461631 Gallery or Museum Guide

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2024, Version 1.0

461631 Gallery or Museum Guide

Answers enquiries and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.

Alternative titles

  • Gallery or Museum Assistant
  • Gallery or Museum Attendant
  • Visitor Services Officer (Gallery or Museum)

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Meets and greets visitors, and provides general information about gallery or museum policies and programs
  • Controls visitors' access to exhibits and monitors entrances, exits, stairwells and other public areas
  • Ensures safety of collections
  • Maintains records of attendance, memberships, donations and other statistics as needed
  • Conducts detailed tours of exhibits for visitors, providing context and background information to enhance their understanding of the material on display
  • May assist with installing and dismantling exhibits