Think Like a Curator

A Guide to Curatorial Practice in History Organizations

Donna R. Braden

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English

Rowman & Littlefield
01 April 2025

Museums & museology; Management & management techniques

Series: American Association for State and Local History

Most history museums—large and small, indoor and outdoor—have a staff member with the title of curator, or at minimum, have tasks that can be classified as curator’s work.

But, understanding what is involved in doing this work is more complicated than it seems.

This book will help you to “think like a curator.”

Written by an author who has spent 45 years doing this type of work at one of the largest history museums in the country,

this book guides the reader through curatorial methodology in today’s world with topics that include: reading objects; shaping collections; engaging in rigorous research; the curatorial role in exhibitions and historic site interpretation; the basics of curatorial writing; and curators as leaders.

It gives special focus to applying DEAI lenses, as well as aligning with institutional mission and goals, incorporating audience perspectives, and using conceptual and systems thinking. Both succinct and substantial, this book includes easy explanations, step-by-step process guides, practical tips, real-life examples, activities, and source lists.

By: Donna R. Braden
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 617g
ISBN: 9781538182802
ISBN 10: 1538182807
Series: American Association for State and Local History
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Donna R. Braden retired from The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, after 45 years as a curator of domestic life, then of community and public life, and finally as senior curator overseeing the work of the entire curatorial staff. Currently she is an independent museum professional—contributing to the history museum field through curatorial practice, exhibition development, interpretive planning, writing, and mentorship of current and future museum practitioners.