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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is seeking a Conservation Framing Technician to join the Department of Conservation. This role focuses on the matting, mounting, and framing of works of art on paper and photography, ensuring their preservation for storage, exhibition, and travel through the use of conservation-grade materials and methods. The technician will be an integral member of a dynamic department of 21 full-time staff, including conservators, conservation scientist, technicians, framers, and coordinators, as well as interns, fellows, and volunteers. Together, the team works to preserve a collection of nearly 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art history. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who: Is technically skilled and precise. You have hands-on expertise in matting and framing and a deep respect for the materials entrusted to you. Works collaboratively. This is a team-driven lab rooted in the...

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Position Summary The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks an Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist to join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team committed to the care, interpretation, and study of the museum’s diverse collection. This is a full-time position housed within the Conservation Department, where science is integrated into broader museum practice with a strong emphasis on curiosity, transparency, and shared responsibility. The Assistant/Associate/ Conservation Scientist supports ongoing conservation treatments, acquisitions, and research projects through advanced scientific analysis, interpretive insight, and clear communication. Working alongside conservators, curators, collections staff, and educators, the scientist will contribute meaningfully to the understanding and preservation of works of art across cultures, time periods, and media. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who: Is scientifically...