Curator of Costume

The Rijksmuseum connects people, art and history. Across 80 galleries, institution tells the story of the Netherlands in a global context, drawing on a collection of more than one million objects. As Curator of Costume, you will be responsible for the museum’s costume and accessories collection.

Research and Presentations

The collection is particularly strong in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century objects. The holdings relating to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries are in development.

As Curator, you will have a clear vision of the significance and future of the costume collection, both within the context of the Rijksmuseum and in a broader national and international museum perspective. You will help shape its identity and profile. 

You will play a key role in conducting research into the collection, proposing acquisitions, and contributing to exhibitions and collection displays. 

Key Responsibilities

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