Working at the Fashion Museum
Working at the Fashion Museum
How many people work at the Fashion
Museum?
There are four staff in the curatorial team
(one F/T curator, one F/T collection assistant, one P/T collection
assistant, one P/T administrator) and five staff (all P/T) in
the visitor services team plus additional casual and seasonal
staff. In addition FM work is also undertaken by operations staff,
and other staff from Heritage Services.
Do volunteers work at the Fashion
Museum?
Yes. Volunteer groups and individual
volunteers work alongside the curatorial team at the Fashion
Museum, particularly on collection documentation and collection
care tasks.
How can I find out about the type of
work that goes on in museums?
Visit this website www.museumsassociation.org/careers/startingyourcareer
How do I get a job at the Fashion Museum?
Vacancies are advertised on www.bathnes.gov.uk/vacancies
Are there any university courses in
the UK on the history of fashion?
Yes. Some universities offer degrees in
fashion history: for example, http://www.arts.brighton.ac.uk/
and http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/
There are also opportunities for higher studies: for example,
www.gla.ac/postgraduate/taught/dresstextilehistories
and www.courtauld.ac.uk/historyofdress
How do I train to work in a fashion
museum?
There is no one guaranteed route. Generally
though, you will need a degree in an arts subject, and also
post-graduate training in museum studies. A knowledge of and
enthusiasm for fashion is essential, and practical skills and
talents an advantage.
Do you offer work experience
placements/internships?
Yes, to post school-age students only.
Availability is limited, but please send a covering letter and CV
by e-mail only to fashion_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk