My Experience Working In A Museum | Anthropology Major Talks Museum Job Opportunities, Pros, & Cons!

What is it like working in a museum? How do I get a museum job? These are questions I have gotten before and as an anthropology major with museum work experience, I was really excited to share my opinions in this video. During this video, I will share the pros and cons of working in a museum, museum job opportunities, and my overall experience working as a museum ambassador at the Museum of Us in San Diego. Enjoy!
Who am I? My name is Alivia Brown and I am currently an undergraduate Anthropology student at UCLA on a mission to find a career that I love. My major does not have a straight forward "path" as many would say and I am not only determined to prove that I can be successful in my major but also demonstrate my ability to find a career that brings me joy. This is my journey to expanding my global and anthropological knowledge. This is my journey to finding the best career I can. This is my journey to finding happiness. This is my journey to success.
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[@AliviaBrown]

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[@caroltodd3748]

I just discovered your videos because I have been thinking about studying anthropology and going into archaeology. You have a ton of great info and I’m super excited. I have always been interested in archaeology and Egyptology so why not study it. Thank you for making these videos!!

[@AliviaBrown]

Aw I am so happy to hear this!! Archaeology and Egyptology are so so interesting!! Best of luck to you and let me know if you have any questions :)

[@Vlish]

If you do archaeology, apply for Archeology Field School. It'll help to get you a job with your BA and it'll help with some graduate programs.

[@hyphysh0rty]

the divine timing of this video!! I am transferring to UCLA in the fall as an anthro major and am deciding my current path within the museum world! Thank you for creating this page and spreading your knowledge, this is truly amazing!

[@saviphisredden3413]

I'm currently trying to find a college in Europe (it's surprisingly affordable there) to study anthropology, I think I want to add that museum to my list of places to go before I leave, I'd love to walk around and learn everything I can

[@AliviaBrown]

Whaaat?! Anthropology in Europe, that sounds amazing! And would 10/10 recommend it. It is such a lovely space :)

[@thevivliocubicularist4480]

Hi Alivia...I am from India...here Major is called Honours...I completed my Honours degree in Anthropology in 2018...right now I am working as a Civil Servant under Indian Government...soon after college I left academics and move towards government job because of almost zero scope for anthropology in India...your videos really make me happy...the subject needs to come more in the limelight...I have shared your videos with my juniors hope they get some career knowledge or motivation to pursue Masters or PhD in your country which definitely will provide them plethora of opportunities❣

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! Thank you so much for this comment! Hearing people share my videos with others and to know they are helpful brings a smile to my face every time. Good luck to you!!

[@akshaychoudhary7593]

from which college you have done your graduation sir

[@lindsey7276]

Just recently started following your channel as I explore the possibility of going into museum/archival space in the future. Thanks for the helpful content! I kept thinking I liked your bedroom set up and realized that I have the exact same bed spread, ha! Love how you styled it :)

[@AliviaBrown]

Wait what are the chances! Similar interests and same bed spread haha. Thank you so much and good luck!!

[@yunk126]

I am also a first -year undergraduate student studying social sciences. I just got the opportunity to volunteer at the Auckland Meseum In New Zealand yesterday. I am very excited!

[@AliviaBrown]

Wow, that is absolutely amazing!! You'll have to let me know how that goes!

[@DoItWithGUSTO]

Im 14 (very young to be already thinking of a career/university) but anthropology is something that interests me a lot and i love the idea of working in a museum! In fact, there are 2 museums near where i live where i might be able to get a job at/volunteer at next year! This is truly something i would like to pursue in the future and your videos are very informative thank you!

[@anooshababar6062]

your videos are always such a boost! great job ❤😊👍🙌

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you so much!

[@abbyd.6337]

Im about to graduate with an AA in anthropology and found this video helpful! Thank you for sharing your experience, sometimes its hard to find recent info for this field on the internet lol

[@ravenprice6112]

Thank you for the information! I am an Anthropology student and my goal is to be an Archaeologist. Do you have any information on that subfield of Anthropology as it relates specifically to museum positions?

[@AliviaBrown]

Becoming an archaeologist would be such an amazing experience,, I love hearing from people with goals like this! And yes! I think of course working in an archaeology-specific museum working as a curator, archivist, or educator would be a great option. More specifically though, you could become an archaeological collections manager! I think this would be a popular museum route for archaeology students :)

[@jd6780]

The positions of curator, conservator, educator and archivist are mentioned - but collection manager and docent seem to be big museum specific positions left off the list.

[@AliviaBrown]

You are so right! I'm planning a video for 2023 with a more thorough list of positions :)

[@Tragic977]

do you think it would be possible to get a museum career with a psychology degree

[@shoplarmwanaabo6158]

I'm studying history and what are the steps to take in order to work at museum and become an archeologist

[@AliviaBrown]

That is wonderful! I think the best steps are getting involved in fieldwork and taking archaeology classes if you can. The more involved you are, the better of a chance you have to get into a PhD program to pursue becoming an archaeologist!

[@aniksyl2053]

If you could add subtitle on your videos,would have been more convenient for us to understand

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes! Been trying to figure this out for a while actually...

[@申子安]

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[@AliviaBrown]

Heck yeah!

[@申子安]

@@AliviaBrown Rocky Balboa!!! All joking aside, I'm inspired to look for internships as well!!

[@shoheithemoney720]

I'm a graduating history major, will this impact my chances of landing a job in a museum as a curator?

[@AliviaBrown]

This should not impact your chances at all! What usually matters more than the degree is your experience in the field (and a great way to do this is volunteering/working in a museum)

[@amirulislamru]

Now i am student in Department of Sanskrit (linguistics),,,, i have courses of antiques of Bangladesh. Now i am researching personally to write research paper. How to i will study ucla masters & ph.d anthropology / Archaeology? Does ucla offer full funded scholarship?

[@AliviaBrown]

That is wonderful! I took a class on personality and it was really interesting. And yes! When you apply to UCLA, you can apply for grants, scholarships, and loans

[@DarknessIsThePath]

Im having an internship at a museum right now and I can say it is one of the worst work related experiences of my life, they have no clue what to do despite agreeing to set up a schedule etc based on my project idea, how are people supposed to learn if they have no clue themselves 🙃

[@AliviaBrown]

Omg no way! I'm so sorry to hear that!! All museums are different so I would imagine some would be harder to work at than others. What museum is it?

[@steveleeart]

My goodness you are so gorgeous 🎉🎉🎉

[@ajanaypolite1331]

I’m majoring in anthropology coming my freshman year and I was wondering Is there any options for anthropology majors to help pay for college or internships

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! I just did a quick google search and found this link that I thought might be helpful! www.topdegreesonline.org/scholarships/for-anthropolgy/ This is a great video idea that I may do for future though so thank you!

[@evelynfidler6285]

Sorry but you are so far off on your description of museum roles

[@genz7685]

While I love my majors, sociology and international relations, I caught the anthropology and museum bug about a year ago and now I am seriously considering doing a masters program in museum studies. Do you think that is possible not being anthropology major?

[@AliviaBrown]

I think it is more than possible to do a masters program in museum studies without a major in anthropology. This happens all the time!

[@Traveler71000]

Im from San Diego as well. I went to the University of utah and worked at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Ive moved back to SD and have been working as a field archaeologist the last year. I was wondering if you would recommend going to grad school for museum studies and or if I could get my foot in the door with Degree in anthropology, work experience in a museum, and CRM archaeology experience in Socal?

[@kivenbartolome]

I'm currently completing my application for MLIS degree. Would I be able to pursue Museum Curator or Conservator? I've heard that Museum Archivist is possible with this degree, but would like to be able to branch out.

[@34sreelakshmim23]

Hi sis, i have completed my bachelors in History. I want to work as a museum curator. Which masters degree I have to do for that? I would like to study in London. Is MA art gallary and museum study good for curator job

[@AliviaBrown]

Hello! That is wonderful-congratulations! And I believe there are many routes you could take but some ideas are History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere, and more. You have many options!

[@34sreelakshmim23]

@@AliviaBrown Thank you for the reply ❤️

[@AliviaBrown]

@@34sreelakshmim23 Ofc!

[@anishamalhotra6195]

Always waiting for your videos ❤💫

[@AliviaBrown]

This just made my day!!