You can always volunteer on the weekends at major museums which is a great
first step into networking.  I have found that volunteering has paid off
tremendously even if it is only a fw hours a week.  I currently work outside
the museum field but want to eventually work for a museum again and
volunteering at a major art museum on the weekends or on Friday nights has
helped me work toward that goal.

best of luck!

> > I am looking for some advice on getting my
foot in the door of a museum
> career.  I recently received my MA in the History and Theory of the Art
> Museum at the Courtauld Institute of Art but with little experience I am
> finding it tough to find a job in the musuem profession.  I would love to
> be able to volunteer but having just graduated I do need to pursue a career
> that will also provide me a paycheck!  I was hoping to get some advice on
> finding a job!  Thanks!
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