Albuquerque Museum Guide Program
We are seeking volunteers for the Albuquerque Museum Guide Program. Volunteers in the Museum Guide Program provide learning experiences in the Museum’s permanent and changing exhibitions, sculpture garden and online. Guided experiences are offered to visitors from varied backgrounds, age levels and abilities.
Learn from experts across the Museum in a weekly behind-the-scenes program. Training sessions introduce the Museum’s collection, provide techniques for engaging visitors, and prepare you to develop and lead introductory tours for adults and school groups. Training sessions take place from September to May.
Requirements for the 2025-2026 Museum Guide Program
Successful completion of training required. Training takes place on most Monday afternoons from September-May and is supplemented by observation and active learning with guide teams on additional days. After successful completion of the preliminary training, guides will be placed on teams to begin touring.
Guides must have the ability to stand, walk or move around the Museum and its grounds for up to two hours. Albuquerque Museum requires all volunteers to pass a background check.
Time Commitment for Museum Guide Program
Volunteers in the Museum Guide Program typically commit to a minimum of two-hours of tour duty every two weeks throughout the year, Tuesday-Sunday. Guides also participate in ongoing training held on Monday mornings. Additional research and planning time varies by tour. Guides contribute an average of 100 hours annually.
Reports to
The Museum Guide Program is managed and operated by the Museum’s Education Division, which includes the Curator of Education, Museum Engagement Coordinator, and Education Assistant. Volunteer and assistant coordinators are volunteer leaders who work with Museum staff in support of the Museum Guide program.
Why Volunteer at Albuquerque Museum?
Museum Guides are a team of professionals committed to engaging the community in art and history with the Museum’s over 100,000 visitors annually. Learn about Albuquerque Museum collections and exhibitions directly from curators and other Museum staff. Meet other people who share an interest in art, history and education. Enjoy social events including luncheons and field trips throughout the year. Receive free general admission to the Museum and Casa San Ysidro, and a discount at the Museum Store.
How to Register for the Museum Guide Program
Once you have registered on the One Albuquerque ABQ Volunteers website, you will need to respond to the Albuquerque Museum Guide Program Registration opportunity to be considered for the program. This process includes successful completion of a background check and waivers. Trainees will need to complete the Museum's guide program application, which will be sent to you upon your response to this opportunity. Have more questions? Contact Jan Chytilo at jchytilo@cabq.gov.
