Assistant Curator Lexington History Museum

Description:

Lexington History Museums seeks a creative, organized, and collaborative candidate for the position of Assistant Curator
. Lexington History Museums is an independent non-profit organization that serves as a premier interpreter of the events of April 19, 1775, and the faithful steward of all the town’s history through time. LHM operates four historic sites—Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, the Hancock-Clarke House, and the Old Belfry—where significant events of the Revolutionary War unfolded, as well as the Lexington History Museum at the Lexington Depot.

An extensive collection spanning more than three hundred years of Lexington history includes documents, artwork, furniture, and textiles available to researchers at the Archives & Research Center. Special programs throughout the year include lectures, performances, walking tours, social events, and educational programs for adults and children.

The part-time Assistant Curator is responsible for assisting with exhibitions, collections management, research services, and public engagement initiatives across all LHM sites. Working closely with the Curator, this role supports the development, care, interpretation, and presentation of LHM’s collections, while contributing to research, educational programming, and visitor experiences that advance the museum’s mission.

• Assisting with the development, installation, and maintenance of permanent and rotating exhibitions.
• Conducting historical and object-based research to support exhibitions, programs, and interpretive initiatives.
• Supporting collections management activities including cataloging, accessioning/deaccessioning, housing, and preservation of collections.
• Assisting with research services for the public, scholars, and staff.
• Supporting public programs, tours, and educational initiatives.
• Performing general administrative and operational support tasks related to curatorial work.

This is a part-time position with a fluctuating work schedule. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for special events or organizational needs. Lexington History Museums is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to welcoming staff and audiences of all backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, archives, public history, related field, or equivalent education.
• At least two years of experience in a museum, historical society, archive, or similar institution.
• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills.
• Enthusiasm for public history and collaborative museum work.

Preference is given to candidates with experience in a museum or archival environment, and with interest in public history and community engagement.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV in PDF format via email or U.S. mail no later than March 22.

Trenton Carls, Executive Director
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Lexington History Museums
P.O. Box 514
Lexington, MA 02420

March 22, 2026

$23 / Per hour

The Lexington Historical Society operates three house museums and a Depot Museum interpreting history from the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras through today, maintains archives and collections relating to three hundred years of Lexington history, and provides year-round history programming for the community.