Museum Roles
This person greets visitors and sells tickets.
Who is the ticket clerk?
A valuable or historical item displayed in a museum.
What is an artifact?
A person who comes to enjoy the museum’s displays and events.
Who is a visitor?
A sign that says, “Please do not touch the artifacts.”
What is a safety instruction?
This device allows you to see videos or listen to information while touring the museum.
What is an audio guide?
This person guides visitors through the museum and explains exhibits.
Who is the tour guide?
This is what you call a group of related items or artworks in one area.
What is a collection?
The place where visitors can buy souvenirs, books, and gifts.
What is the gift shop?
This rule protects fragile objects by banning the use of flash photography.
What is the no-flash policy?
Technology used to preserve artifacts from deteriorating over time.
What is conservation technology?
This staff member is responsible for protecting artifacts and keeping them safe.
Who is the security guard?
A written description or explanation next to an object.
What is a label or plaque?
A place in the museum where people can get drinks or snacks.
What is the café or the cafeteria?
A safety measure that asks visitors to walk slowly and avoid running.
What is the no-running policy?
The online version of the museum that people can visit from anywhere.
What is a virtual tour?
This person plans and organizes new exhibits for the museum.
Who is the curator?
This term describes an object preserved from the past, often used for historical study.
What is a relic?
This term refers to an organized event for people to learn about the museum or its exhibits.
What is a workshop?
This type of device monitors rooms to help ensure the safety of exhibits.
What is a security camera?
This term refers to using computer-generated images to show historical places or events.
What is virtual reality (VR)?
This role involves caring for and restoring museum objects.
Who is the conservator?
A display that uses digital tools to bring history or art to life.
What is an interactive exhibit?
A guidebook or paper that gives information about museum exhibits.
What is a brochure or pamphlet?
A plan that all staff should know in case of a fire or other emergency.
What is an emergency evacuation plan?
When visitors can interact with an exhibit through a touchscreen or sensor.
Answer: What is an interactive display?