BECOME A MUSEUM DOCENT
BECOME A MUSEUM DOCENT
Thank you for your interest in the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum’s docent program. Here you will find more information.
They are expected to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the content of the museum’s exhibitions and have a basic knowledge of the objects in the museum. In addition, every docent must attend docent meetings and may be asked to participate in the museum’s special events. Finally, a docent is expected to adhere to the dress code and dress appropriately when on duty.
- An initial training program in museum education and interpretive techniques.
- Invitations to symposia, gallery talks, and other continuing education events.
- Field trips, including docent-led tours at neighboring museums.
- Time with others who are passionate about art, archaeology, and learning.
- Time with archaeologists, biblical scholars, art historians, and museum professionals.
- Invitations to exhibition opening receptions at the museum.
- Invitations to various Institute of Archaeology events and activities.
- Free Museum membership and subscription to DigSight newsletter.
- Unrestricted access to the William G. Dever Research Library.
- Annual docent appreciation dinner and/or excursion.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Institute of Archaeology / Graduate Program Office Manager
Southern Adventist University
P.O. Box 370
Collegedale, TN 37315
Phone: 423.236.2033
Email: kconerly@southern.edu