Training of cultural heritage curators

Curator students are admitted following a competitive entrance examination.

Their training, organized in partnership with the Institut national des études territoriales (Centre national de la fonction publique territoriale - French territorial public service) and the City of Paris, is common to the future curators of the State, the City of Paris and local authorities. It is devoted to the acquisition of professional skills necessary for the exercise of the profession “heritage curator”.

This 18-month course combines theory, practical seminars and internships in a professional environment, in France and abroad.

Research is encouraged during the training of curator students. One day a week is set aside for students to continue their own specific work preparation. They are also invited to plan and prepare a joint scientific project in the form of a one-day study course, as well as artistic and cultural education activities.

Upon completion of the 18-month training programm

Les élèves conservateurs en cours - Photo : INP

The core programme

The core programme, which is common to all students in all specialities, provides the general knowledge that is essential for

Les élèves conservateurs visitent une réserve - Photo : INP

Archeology

The curator in the “Archaeology” specialization contributes to the knowledge and management of archaeological heritage. They are dedicated to protecting

Dans la cour des Archives nationales (France) Illusion d'optique in/out pour les élèves conservateurs du patrimoine en visite - Photo : Marie-Laure Moro / Inp

Inventory

The curator in the “Inventory” specialization inventories, studies, introduces and helps protect heritage in all its forms: movable and immovable

Visite d'un chantier - Photo : Antonio Zuluaga / INP

Historic Monuments

The curator in the “Monuments Historiques” specialization is responsible for overseeing the protection, restoration and enhancement of monuments and movable

Les élèves conservateurs du patrimoine (musées et monuments historiques) en visite au Musée Camille Claudel - Photo : Marie-Laure Moro / Inp

Museums

Curators in the “Museums” specialization are responsible for the conservation, study, enrichment, enhancement and dissemination of the collections in their

Visite du Museum de Marseille, Séminaire des élèves conservateurs de la promo Hugo Pratt (2019) - Photo : INP / Patrick Dumeix

Industrial, technical an natural sites

Curators in the ‘Industrial, technical an natural sites’ specialism are responsible for the conservation, study, enhancement, promotion and dissemination of

Atelier de restauration de l'INP, photo de Chloé Bernard, 2022

Initial training of conservators-restorers

Admitted on a competitive basis, conservation-restoration students follow a five-year training programme which includes seven specialties : earthenware, graphic arts...

Training of cultural heritage curators

Curator students are admitted following a competitive entrance examination. Their training, organized in partnership with the Institut national des études...

Initial training of conservators-restorers

Admitted on a competitive basis, conservation-restoration students follow a five-year training programme which includes seven specialties : earthenware, graphic arts...

Diploma in heritage curation

Each year, the Institut national du p atrimoine offers international heritage professionals the opportunity to apply to join the training

Competitive examinations for heritage curators

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Atelier Arts Graphiques - Photo : Laure Vandeninde / INP

Admission to training as a heritage conservator-restorer

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Illustration VAE - Photo : Chloé Bernard / INP

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