Curator, European Painting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

in-office senior

Description

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Curator of European Painting to oversee the 19th-century European paintings collection. The curator will be involved in the re-installation of the permanent collection galleries, conduct research, and contribute to exhibitions and scholarly publications. The role requires expertise in 19th-century European art, particularly paintings.

Skills Required

art history, museum collections, collection displays, exhibitions, scholarly research, project-management skills, communication skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match, Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays, Long-term disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses), Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses), Free financial-planning services, Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs, 25% discount for staff in Museum shops, A subsidized staff cafeteria, Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Job Details
Compensation:
$120,000.00 - $165,000.00
Work Schedule:
in-office
Seniority:
senior
Degree Required:
PhD
Posted:
2026-01-16 09:40:04
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