Career guide

Museum Curator

Aesthetic

Looks after a museum's collection - researching, cataloguing, conserving and building exhibitions around it.

School subjects

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is accepted; History, Art and Languages help.

How you qualify

A BA majoring in History, Art History, Archaeology or Heritage Studies, then Honours and usually a Master's (NQF 8-9). Posts are few and mostly in state museums and universities, so competition is high. Entry requirements differ by institution - confirm directly with the institution.

Where to study

Public universities

Before you decide. Entry requirements change every year and differ between institutions. We do not publish admission point scores here, because a number that is right for one university in one year is wrong for another. Confirm the requirements directly with the institution before your subject selection form is signed. In KwaZulu-Natal, applications go through the Central Applications Office (cao.ac.za).

Last verified: 2026-08

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