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Heritage Manager

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April 11, 2024 Updated June 10, 2024 3 minute read
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Heritage managers are responsible for overseeing the preservation, conservation, and interpretation of historical and cultural resources. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including historians, archaeologists, architects, and community members, to develop and implement plans for the management of these resources.

Educational Background

Heritage managers typically have a bachelor's degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. Some employers may also require a master's degree in heritage management or a related field.

Skills and Knowledge

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Salaries for Heritage Manager

City
Median
New York
$138,000
San Francisco
$120,000
Seattle
$81,000
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City
Median
New York
$138,000
San Francisco
$120,000
Seattle
$81,000
Austin
$121,000
Toronto
$90,000
London
£85,000
Paris
€43,000
Berlin
€12,000
Tel Aviv
₪267,000
Singapore
S$56,000
Beijing
¥104,000
Shanghai
¥191,000
Shenzhen
¥845,000
Bengalaru
₹2,230,000
Delhi
₹660,000
Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Heritage Manager

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Risk Assessment for Object Conservation
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cultural heritage management, covering topics such as the history of cultural heritage, the different types of cultural heritage, and the challenges of managing cultural heritage in the 21st century.
Risk Assessment for Object Conservation
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Risk Assessment for Object Conservation
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The Government of the Qin and Han Empires
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This comprehensive history of ancient China covers a wide range of topics, including archaeology, political history, economic history, and cultural history.
The Government of the Qin and Han Empires
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The Government of the Qin and Han Empires
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Emotional Heritage
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues that arise in the field of cultural heritage management.
Emotional Heritage
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Emotional Heritage
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Museums, Objects, and Collections
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cultural heritage studies, covering topics such as the history of cultural heritage, the different types of cultural heritage, and the challenges of managing cultural heritage in the 21st century.
Museums, Objects, and Collections: A Cultural Study
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Interpreting Objects and Collections (Leicester...
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The Shape of the Turtle
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the archaeology of early China, covering the period from prehistory to the Han dynasty.
The Shape of the Turtle: Myth, Art, and Cosmos in...
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The Cambridge History of China: Volume 1, The Ch'in...
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This volume of the Cambridge History of China covers the period of the Ch'in and Han empires, from 221 B.C. to A.D. 220.
The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 1: The Ch'in...
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Finding Hidden Voices of the Chinese Railroad...
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This sourcebook provides a collection of translated Chinese archaeological texts, covering a wide range of topics.
Finding Hidden Voices of the Chinese Railroad...
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The Archaeology of China
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the archaeology of China from the Tang to the Yuan dynasty, covering major archaeological sites, cultural traditions, and technological developments.
The Archaeology of China: From the Late Paleolithic...
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State Formation in Early China (Debates in...
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The Archaeology of China: From the Late Paleolithic...
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The Silk Road
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Examines the archaeology of the Silk Road, the network of trade routes that connected China with the West.
The Silk Road: A New History
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The Silk Road: A New History with Documents
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The Glory of the Silk Road: Art from Ancient China
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Silk Road-7 Cities (Korean Edition)
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(中文) The Silk Road:a New History (Chinese Edition)
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The Silk Road: A New History
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ICCROM and the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
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Explores the relationship between cultural heritage and museums. It covers topics such as the collection and preservation of cultural property, the development of museum exhibitions, and the role of museums in education and outreach.
ICCROM and the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
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ICCROM and the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
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