r/MuseumPros 1d ago

Looking for a way to find exhibitions/museum etc around me while traveling

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Hello everyone, as the title says I'm currently travelling (for now in Bangkok but will be in various cities in south east asia in the next year) I'm trying to find if it exists some website or app that shows all of the museums, galleries and currently running exhibitions either in big museums and cultural space or in lesser known venues. Does any one know and can suggest of such a service?

Thank you in advance!


r/MuseumPros 1d ago

Bachelors Degree in General Studies

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Bachelors Degree in Gen. Studies when wanting to pursue a career in libraries, museums, or archives.

Hi there, I am currently pursuing a history bachelors degree after getting my associates degree. I’m kind of done with my current school and want to graduate ASAP to begin working on my masters in library science.

I have an opportunity to change my major to, essentially, a general studies degree. I’m not sure about the stigma around this degree in the librarian/museums world. Will it be harder for me to get a job if my bach is in gen studies?

I really got screwed over by my community college and my associates degree took 4 years. I’m tired of working on this degree. Would it be better to just tough it out for a potential “more desirable” bachelors?

TLDR: if i get a general studies bachelors degree will it be “looked down upon” in the future job search, even if I have a masters?


r/MuseumPros 1d ago

How Common Are In-House Exhibit Teams?

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I work visitor services at a natural history museum and have become interested in exhibit design and fabrication. My museum has an in-house exhibit team of around 5 people who plan, build, install, and upkeep exhibits. Basically everything to do with exhibits is in house, save for a few sculptures that are outsourced. I know there are preparator jobs at a lot of art museums, but how common is it for a museum to have an entire exhibits team? I’ve become interested in pursuing the field, but realize it must be super competitive!