Project Curator: Amazons Exhibition
The British Museum Closing date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
This will be a major exhibition exploring the enduring fascination with the legendary warrior women of Greek mythology, from the ancient world to contemporary popular culture.
Working closely with the Lead Curator and Senior Project Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting all aspects of exhibition development, including public programming and the final stages of publication production. As a core member of the project team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of the exhibition through research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement, working across departments and external partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong research skills, excellent attention to detail, organisational and interpersonal skills, and a passion for communicating stories from the ancient world to diverse audiences. You will work alongside leading curators and museum professionals while helping to create an engaging and accessible experience for audiences around the world.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone who combines scholarly curiosity with excellent administrative and communication skills.
You will have:
A degree in a relevant subject such as Classics, Classical Archaeology or History of Art.
Demonstrable interest and knowledge of relevant topics such as Greek mythology or classical reception.
Museum, exhibition or research experience. Experience developing exhibitions or public programmes for non-specialist audiences is advantageous.
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ideally, you will have some prior experience of public speaking.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and managing digital imagery.
The ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Act as a core part of the project team, assisting the Lead Curator and Senior Project Manager.
Undertaking academic research, including object and image research to support the exhibition and final stages of the accompanying book.
Manage exhibition documentation, correspondence and project records.
Coordinate loans information, due diligence and copyright permissions.
Maintain and update object databases and digital image records.
Assist with obtaining copyright and rights of reproduction, and other materials to be used in the exhibition and related materials, as well as support with drafting and editing text for the exhibition and related materials.
Liaise with internal teams and external partners, lenders and contributors and assist with gallery tours and other audience engagement activities
Support the planning and delivery of events, lectures and public programmes.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Curator: Amazons Exhibition
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Project Curator: Amazons Exhibition
Job: Project Curator: Amazons Exhibition
Organisation: The British Museum
Postcode: WC1B 3DG
How to Apply
All applications should be made via the British Museum website by 23:59 on Sunday, 30 August.
- Contact name: Anna George
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.