Guggenheim Museum Reviews
Updated Aug 7, 2019
"You do what a curatorial assistant would do, a little less, but you learn exactly what people in museums do and what you need to get there" (in 8 reviews)
"Discount on the Museum cafe, get to see amazing exhibitions" (in 6 reviews)
"Low pay, especially with new pay structures from HR" (in 6 reviews)
"No room for growth as an intern" (in 3 reviews)
"Adult Educational Volunteer"
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I worked at Guggenheim Museum part-time for more than a year
Pros
Very professional staff and pleasant work atmosphere
Cons
I cannot think of any downsides
Guggenheim Museum2018-12-17- Helpful (1)
"Fun place to work, not great pay"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Guggenheim Museum part-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Good people to work with, good sense of congeniality amongst departments
Cons
low pay for amount of education and experience
Guggenheim Museum2019-08-07 "Amazing culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Guggenheim Museum full-time
Pros
Really friendly energetic staff, great culture
Cons
Downtown location not close to museum
Guggenheim Museum2018-11-15"Intern - Individual Development"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Guggenheim Museum
Pros
Energetic staff, great resources, devotion to learning and hands-on experiences.
Cons
Some days can be slow, but this is infrequent.
Guggenheim Museum2018-11-06"Guggenheim Museum"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Guggenheim Museum part-time for less than a year
Pros
Great environment, nice staff, interesting projects
Cons
Not much room from growth
Advice to Management
Take more initiative with junior staff
Guggenheim Museum2018-09-07"interview for internship in ASAP department"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsI have been working at Guggenheim Museum
Pros
Super friendly staff, 2 hours of break paid
Cons
you are working on-call during off times
Guggenheim Museum2018-08-23"Public"
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I worked at Guggenheim Museum full-time
Pros
Great to work at a world renowned museum
Cons
Pay was horrible Non unionized Felt expendable Very exploited
Advice to Management
All of management needs to be re-evaluated.
Guggenheim Museum2018-09-26"Cool"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Guggenheim Museum part-time
Pros
Best of the best some days
Cons
Not so good every other dat
Guggenheim Museum2018-09-02"PT Membership Processing Coordinator"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Guggenheim Museum part-time for more than a year
Pros
Museum memberships Sleek office environment and offsite location downtown Beautiful events
Cons
Employees can be snooty Managers can be a bit out of touch
Advice to Management
Check in on people. See how things might be cohesive for all levels of your team - not just the managers.
Guggenheim Museum2018-07-18"Bright, Dedicated Team"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Guggenheim Museum full-time
Pros
Working with the brightest minds, extremely smart and passionate people.
Cons
Must be willing to be as dedicated as the people who work here. Hours can be long, but worth it!
Guggenheim Museum2018-06-19