← All NOC codes
NOC 53100 — Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and
TEER 3 · Intermediate (high school and/or job-specific training) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)
art galleries Registrars, restorers, interpreters and workers in other occupations related to museums and art galleries classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and install exhibits and displays, restore, maintain and store museum and gallery collections, frame artwork, and perform other functions in support of curatorial and conservation activities. They are employed in museums and galleries. Picture framers and taxidermists may also be employed in retail settings or may be self-employed. This unit group also includes museum and other interpreters who conduct guided tours. They are employed by art galleries, museums, parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic and heritage sites, and other locations.
Main duties
Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and
- Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.
Preparators and picture framers
- Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
- Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work.
Museum interpreters
- Conduct tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information concerning exhibits or sites. Curatorial assistants, museum extension officers, museology technicians and museum registrars and cataloguers
- Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
- Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
- Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage
- Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control.
Taxidermists
- Prepare, stuff and mount skins of animals for preservation, scientific or display purposes.
Check your eligibility
Working in this occupation? Verify your NOC code with AI, audit your employment letter against these duties, or calculate your CRS score.