A museum attendant (or gallery attendant) looks after a gallery in a museum for security reasons, to help museum visitors, and sometimes to help curators in moving objects or changing the gallery displays. The position is sometimes undertaken by volunteers.
Typical responsibilities include:
Conducting the front of house operation of museumProvides information about regulations, facilities, and exhibits to visitorsOpening museum during opening hoursGreeting visitors on arrivalInviting visitors to sign the visitor bookMonitoring visitors while viewing exhibitsCautioning people (often children) for not complying with museum regulationsHanding out promotional materialsAnswering questions concerning exhibits, regulations, facilities, etc.Arranging tours for schools or other groupsOrganizing volunteers or other staff members to conduct toursExamining exhibits and objects periodicallyNotifying museum personnel when repair or replacement is requiredThe exact nature of the responsibilities required will depend on the size and type of museum, and the exact role designated to the museum attendant.
