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Museum Docent

The Art Institute of Chicago

2022-03-01 - 2022-08-01
Chicago, IL
Museum Docent

Guided visitors through museum exhibits, sharing information about art and history to enhance their experience.

My Role

As a docent, I led guided tours for school groups and the general public, researched and prepared presentations on various collections, and answered visitor questions to make the museum more accessible and engaging.

Key Contributions

  • Led over 50 guided tours for diverse audiences.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from visitors for my engaging and informative presentations.
  • Assisted in the development of a new tour focused on modern art.

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Mar 2022
2022-03-01
Aug 2022