What does a Museum Curator do?

You design and manage exhibitions in museums and galleries.

How much does a Museum Curator earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 85'000 per year (approximate).

Museum Curator

Creative & Design

Museum curators design and oversee exhibitions in museums and galleries. They research collection objects, develop exhibition concepts, write catalogue contributions, and collaborate with artists and lenders. Switzerland's rich museum landscape offers diverse opportunities.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Museum Curator

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics3/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic8/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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