Humanities Career Pathways: Museums and Archives

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Museum professionals rely on skills honed by the humanities, like critical thinking, organization, and perspective taking. From curation, to conservation, to programming, humanities majors find meaningful work in many areas of museums.

Key Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Equity & inclusion
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Data interpretation
  • Perspective taking

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Last modified: Jan 20, 2026