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      Mixed experience - Visual Information Specialist (Exhibit Designer) Smithsonian Employee Review

      4.0
      Sep 19, 2022
      Visual information specialist (exhibit designer)
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazing collections (artifacts). Interesting projects. Good pay for an in-house museum exhibit designer. It's hard to find a non-profit museum position that pays the bills.

      Cons

      Stifling bureaucracy. Dysfunction across the Institution. Less creative freedom.

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      5.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Project manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great mission. Strong benefits including health insurance and 403b contribution. Many people stick around for 5, 10, 15+ years.

      Cons

      Things are sometimes slow due to bureaucracy.

      4.0
      Jun 6, 2026
      Collections specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      There is a strong community and network in museum and natural science collections and support.

      Cons

      Working conditions have a standard of museum environment settings, not ideal for those that desire to be outside all day.

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