Full-Time
Assistant Conservator
Objects Conservation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1,001-5,000 employees
Global art museum with expansive programs
Compensation Overview
$80k - $85k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Employees must live in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania and commute to the Museum in a single day.
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- A Master's degree from an internationally recognized graduate conservation program is required.
- At least two years of conservation experience is required; museum experience is preferred.
- Experience in the technical examination of painted surfaces is required.
- Understanding of stratigraphic analysis of painted and gilded surfaces is required.
- Proficiency with common conservation documentation tools is required.
- Excellent hand skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce consistent results are required.
- The ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in partnership with other colleagues is required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to safely lift heavy objects and work on a ladder or rig is required.
- The role requires performing conservation treatment in a public space during the Museum's business hours.
- Conserve the sculptural ensemble and architectural frame in coordination and collaboration with the team of four other conservators.
- Understand and contribute to the accompanying examination and research for the two ensembles.
- Understand treatment goals and examination results based on analysis provided by the Department of Scientific Research.
- Prepare visual and written documentation of the examination, research, and treatments according to American Institute for Conservation guidelines and departmental protocols.
- Disseminate activities and findings on various platforms, including public and professional lectures and print and digital publications.
- Museum experience.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, preserves, researches, and displays a vast global art collection through galleries, traveling exhibitions, excavations, fellowships, conservation projects, and international programs. It organizes curatorial teams, conservation studios, and loan programs to care for works and present them to the public, with exhibitions and seasonal displays as primary experiences. It stands out as one of the largest, globally connected art institutions with a nonprofit mission and a wide range of activities beyond static displays. Its goal is to educate and inspire the public by preserving art, expanding access to cultural heritage, and advancing scholarship through exhibitions, conservation, and worldwide partnerships.
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1,001-5,000
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Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1870
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google Arts & Culture launched Art Aura on July 14, 2026, expanding digital reach.
- LG Gallery+ added 100 Met works on August 25, 2026, monetizing collection access.
- Explorer memberships for New York SNAP recipients opened June 2, 2026, widening local audiences.
What critics are saying
- Manhattan prosecutors seized over $95 million of Met antiquities by July 2026.
- ICIJ reported 1,100-plus suspect provenance objects in 2023, keeping repatriation pressure high.
- A major provenance scandal can trigger donor exits, forced returns, and trustee scrutiny by 2027.
What makes The Metropolitan Museum of Art unique
- The Met spans 5,000 years and 200,000 digitized objects, unmatched among American museums.
- Its global licensing engine now powers LG Gallery+ and Sabyasachi collaborations in 2026.
- The 2028 Neue Galerie merger adds Austrian and German modernism without losing prestige.
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Anna Wintour's 'mortified' employees 'whispering behind her back' over John Galliano Met Gala scandal. Published Aug. 31, 2026, 4:02 p.m. ET See more of its coverage in your search results. Anna Wintour's employees are allegedly "mortified" over the handling of the John Galliano Met Gala 2027 scandal. "Everybody is whispering behind [Anna's] back, but nobody is saying anything to her face," a Condé Nast insider exclusively told Page Six Monday. "They're all 'yes-ma'aming' her like they've always done." The source alleged that concerns about the controversial decision to honor Galliano were being discussed behind the scenes. However, Page Six is told staffers were reluctant to challenge the famously powerful Met trustee - and Vogue's global editorial director - directly. "That's how something like this gets this far in the first place. People are afraid of losing their jobs, so nobody wants to be the person who stands up and says, 'This is a bad idea,'" the insider explained. "There were definitely people who had concerns, but no one wanted to challenge her directly, and now people are mortified by how this was handled." Reps for Wintour and Condé Nast did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment. As Page Six previously reported, the backlash came to a head early Monday when Galliano, now 65, announced he was withdrawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's planned 2027 "John Galliano: Horizons" exhibition following mounting criticism over his history of antisemitic and racist remarks. "After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time," Galliano said in a statement. The former Dior designer added that he did not want the controversy surrounding him to "place the Met in a difficult position" or distract from the work of its Costume Institute. Galliano also acknowledged that an exhibition honoring his career would be painful for some people - adding that he remains accountable for any previous hurt he caused the Jewish and Asian communities. Wintour supported Galliano and his decision, stating in her own statement (per the official Met Gala website), "John's decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time is very courageous and a measure of the man he is." She added, "I believe this is the right decision, and both he and the Museum have my full support." The museum also said that details of a new exhibition will be announced "at a later date." Earlier this month, the museum and Vogue announced plans to honor Galliano with an exhibition celebrating his career, despite the designer remaining a deeply polarizing figure following his infamous 2011 scandal. Galliano was fired from Dior after he was caught on video making antisemitic and racist remarks at a Paris café, including declaring, "I love Hitler." He was later found guilty in France of public insults based on a person's origin and fined. The planned tribute immediately drew scrutiny, particularly because the 2027 Met Gala is scheduled for the first Monday in May, which falls on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Before the exhibition was announced, Wintour, 76, Galliano and Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton had met New York City's "influential rabbis and Jewish leaders" in a bid to "get their thoughts on the potential issues with next year's planned fashion extravaganza." "There is no one more deserving of an exhibition of this scale than John Galliano," she previously said in a statement. "His body of work - at Dior, Givenchy, Margiela, his namesake label and more - combines erudition and creativity, darkness and light, the past, the present, the future all smashing together in a brilliant way." She continued, "He's a great designer and his career isn't defined by a moment - something that he will live with for the rest of his life. The exhibition won't shy away from any of the darkness in John's past. It's part of what has shaped him. The show will take in the full arc of his career and grapple with all of it."
LG Electronics brings masterpieces from The Met into your living room with art- inspired Gallery TV and LG Gallery+ service. Aug 25, 2026, 10:00 ET LG Announces New Collaboration with The Met and Lifestyle Display that Doubles as World-Class Artwork News Summary: * LG Gallery+ subscribers can now adorn their living spaces with more than 100 works of art from across The Met collection, including works from the American Wing, the Museum's departments of Asian Art, European Paintings, and more. * LG's Gallery TV with Frame delivers high-quality display technology designed to showcase digital art. Powered by Mini LED backlighting and LG's α7 AI Processor, the LG Gallery TV with Frame is now available on LG.com with the 55-inch model starting at $1,299.99. * The TV is integrated with LG's Gallery+ platform, offering access to over 5,000 pieces of artwork, including works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Georges Seurat, plus a three-month free trial of Gallery+ premium.[1] ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - LG Electronics is collaborating with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to transform your TV into a living canvas. Today, LG Gallery+ introduces 100 works of art from The Met collection including Paul Cézanne's 1890 oil on canvas painting Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses; Utagawa Hiroshige's 1849-49 woodblock print, Seki; and Winslow Homer's 1895 oil on canvas painting, Northeaster. Inspired by LG's tagline, Life's Good, subscribers of Gallery+ are invited to discover a subset of the 100+ selected artworks from The Met collection including highlights and less-known works that represent the good life including William Merritt Chase's 1892 oil on canvas painting, At the Seaside; and Édouard Manet's 1874 oil on canvas painting, The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil. This new activation allows users to select their favorite works to display and enjoy on their TVs at home, offering a new way to discover highlights from the Museum's collection which spans 5,000 years of art from around the globe. LG Gallery+[2], transforms any LG TV into a personalized, digital art showcase. Powered by LG's award-winning webOS platform, LG Gallery+ provides access to more than 5,000 works of art, including iconic works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Georges Seurat, as well as contemporary and digital-first creations. "Through the Gallery+ platform, subscribers are invited to select their favorite Met artworks to display on rotation - creating thematic presentations that reflect their personal style, mood, and love of art," says Josh Romm, Head of Global Licensing and Partnerships at The Met. "Aligning with The Met mission to share our vast collection with the world, this program allows consumers the opportunity to discover and explore a world of art from the comfort of home." "We are proud to collaborate with one of the most famous museums in the world, The Met, to enhance the offerings available on LG Gallery+," said Matthew Durgin, VP of LG Content and Services at LG Electronics. "Now, the magic of The Met can be experienced from the comfort of home by communities across the globe. LG is proud to offer a new opportunity for people to connect with stories of art, culture, and history, and inspire the creativity and curiosity of our users." Designed with LG's Gallery+ service in mind, the LG Gallery TV with Frame reimagines what a television can be and shapes the ambiance of a space. With its ultra-slim, flush-to-the-wall form factor and customizable interchangeable magnetic frames,[3] the display is engineered to resemble framed artwork while delivering a high-quality viewing experience. When the screen is not being used for entertainment, Gallery mode transforms the TV showcasing artwork, personal photos or AI-generated visuals. The result is a display that can adapt to the user's mood, decor or occasion, whether serving as a subtle design element in everyday living spaces or making a statement when entertaining guests. [1] LG Gallery+ offers a free version on LG TVs, while the full premium version requires a monthly subscription with login and payment method registration. Internet connection and subscription required for select features. LG account required to access network-based smart services. [2] Service is available through a paid subscription. Three-month free trial available for LG Art TVS with login and payment method registration. Subscription automatically renews to a paid plan unless cancelled before the trial ends. Subscription may be cancelled at any time during the trial period. [3] Gallery TV with Frame includes a snow white colored attachable frame. Additional frames sold separately. About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. 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LG Gallery+ adds art from The Met collection. August 25, 2026 LG Electronics is collaborating with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Effective immediately, LG Gallery+ has introduced 100 works of art from The Met collection including Paul Cezanne's 1890 oil on canvas painting Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses; Utagawa Hiroshige's 1849-49 woodblock print, Seki; and Winslow Homer's 1895 oil on canvas painting, Northeaster. LG Gallery+ transforms LG TVs into a personalised, digital art showcase. Powered by LG's webOS platform, LG Gallery+ provides access to more than 5,000 works of art, including iconic works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Georges Seurat, as well as contemporary and digital-first creations. "Through the Gallery+ platform, users are invited to select their favorite Met artworks to display on rotation, creating thematic presentations that reflect their personal style, mood and love of art," commented Josh Romm, Head of Global Licensing and Partnerships at The Met. "Aligning with The Met mission to share our vast collection with the world, this programme provides consumers the opportunity to discover and explore a world of art from the comfort of home." "We are proud to collaborate with one of the most famous museums in the world, The Met, to enhance the offerings available on LG Gallery+," added Chris Jo, head of the webOS Platform Business Center at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. "Now, the magic of The Met can be experienced from the comfort of home by communities across the globe. LG is proud to offer a new opportunity for people to connect with stories of art, culture, and history, and inspire the creativity and curiosity of our users."
In the news: ICIJ highlights the case for proactive museum repatriation. August 24, 2026 Returning looted cultural heritage can advance justice, strengthen international partnerships, and help build a more ethical global museum network. The Antiquities Coalition was recently featured by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in a new investigation examining a persistent problem in American museums: the slow pace of acknowledging and investigating objects with suspicious or incomplete provenances. The ICIJ feature challenges museums to ask fundamental questions about the objects in their collections: Where did these objects come from? How did they get here? Who do they belong to? Many museums have taken important steps by partnering with law enforcement to identify and return objects known to have been trafficked through criminal networks, including those operated by notorious traffickers Subhash Kapoor and Douglas Latchford. Yet objects connected to these same networks remain in major American collections. In March 2023, ICIJ and Finance Uncovered revealed that the Metropolitan Museum of Art held more than 1,100 objects previously owned by collectors who had been indicted or convicted of antiquities crimes. More recently, following the seizure of additional objects from its collection, the Met has surrendered an estimated $95 million worth of looted antiquities. The scale of these cases points to an important reality: changing the art market may be costly, but maintaining the status quo comes at a far higher price. As Antiquities Coalition Executive Director Tess Davis told ICIJ: "The museum appears to be waiting for a US prosecutor or foreign government to come knocking, with proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The question should not be whether the highest legal burden has been met, but whether these objects belong in one of the world's greatest museums." Museums have the expertise and influence to lead the way toward a more ethical art market. Rigorous provenance research, transparency, and proactive collaboration with law enforcement and source countries can strengthen public trust while protecting its shared cultural heritage. This is also a matter of justice. The removal of cultural objects from communities around the world - often during periods of conflict, political upheaval, and trauma - has lasting consequences. Returning these objects can restore justice, signal good faith, and create new opportunities for international cultural exchange. Repatriation does not mean removing cultural heritage from the American public. It can open the door to a fairer, more transparent global museum network in which institutions can share collections through legitimate loans and partnerships. The institutions that embrace accountability today will help define the ethical standards of tomorrow. Museums should not wait for prosecutors or foreign governments to force action. They can - and should - take the initiative to understand the histories of the objects they steward and address credible evidence of wrongdoing. Read the full ICIJ feature, here.
The Met reveals collaboration with luxury Indian brand Sabyasachi. By Samantha Loveday August 12, 2026 The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sabyasachi have secured a landmark multi-year collaboration that brings together one of the world's most celebrated cultural institutions and India's leading luxury house. The collaboration establishes a long-term framework through which Sabyasachi will draw inspiration from The Met's collection of more than 5,000 years of art and culture from around the world. Through the lens of Indian craftsmanship, select objects and their histories will be reinterpreted as contemporary luxury products, creating a dialogue between historic works from around the globe and the enduring tradition of craft in India. For its inaugural chapter of the project, Sabyasachi will unveil a High Jewellery collection inspired by the art of the Byzantine Empire, the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire centered in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) from the fourth through fifteenth centuries, and its vast sphere of creative influence. The Met's collection of Late Antique and Byzantine art is among the most comprehensive in the world, encompassing monumental sculpture, mosaics, icons, metalwork, jewellery, and luxury objects produced across the eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and West Asia. Drawing from objects, motifs and techniques represented in The Met departments of Greek & Roman, Medieval and Islamic art, Sabyasachi has reimagined the grandeur of Byzantine art through the language of contemporary jewellery. "We are passionate about uplifting stories of creativity and craftsmanship housed in The Met collection through collaborations with modern day makers," commented Stephen Mannello, head of retail and global licensing at The Met. "Engaging with Sabyasachi and his team allows us to view works from antiquity through a new lens, shining a spotlight on stories of the past through his creative viewpoint. We look forward to sparking conversations that inspire fans of The Met and Sabyasachi to immerse themselves in the past, present and future of art and design." Sabyasachi Mukherjee, founder and creative director at Sabyasachi, continued: "This collaboration is about engaging with one of the world's great collections of art and the opportunity to reinterpret centuries of creativity through contemporary design. The Byzantine world was not defined by a single geography. It was shaped by the movement of people, ideas and craftsmanship across continents including India. "What fascinates me is not only Byzantium itself, but the civilizations that informed it and the extraordinary artistic dialogue that emerged from interactions through trade. I find similarities to my home, Calcutta, itself a commercial hub influenced by trade and exchange. Through this collaboration, we are able to transform historic inspiration into modern interpretations that feel relevant, beautiful and desirable today." LicenseWorks India served as the licensing agency representing The Metropolitan Museum of Art and helped to develop the relationship with Sabyasachi. Managing partner, Rishabh Singla, said: "This collaboration reflects a shared appreciation for artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. We are proud to have supported the coming together of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sabyasachi on this landmark project."