Curator of Prints (1400-1885)

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The British Museum

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Job: Curator of Prints (1400-1885)

Job: Curator of Prints (1400-1885)

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

  • Job Title: Curator of Prints (1400-1885)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025
  • Contact name: Emma Nicholls
  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

Curator of Prints (1400-1885) Prints and Drawings Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) Permanent £44,719 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 24 November 2025

Job Description

The British Museum’s collection of Western prints is one of the world’s richest and most varied, featuring superlative holdings by the most renowned printmakers such as D rer, Rembrandt and Hogarth.

As Curator of Prints, you will lead transhistorical and transnational print research and exhibitions while also supporting and collaborating with colleagues on print-related projects across Prints and Drawings’ collection. You will plan an active part in the public and administrative duties of the department, including fundraising and assisting in the Study Room where necessary.

The role would also include engagement with the wider Museum to contribute and support its https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/masterplan – Masterplan.

Job Requirements

  • A good degree in art history, history or equivalent experience
  • A proven track record of publishing and presentations in English.
  • A sound knowledge of the techniques and history of prints.
  • Museum curatorial experience that has demonstrated a flair for research, including some publication history in a relevant field. Also, some previous experience as a museum curator.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

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