Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Seeks Head of Collections Department
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid is inviting applications for the Head of Collections Department until October 4, 2026. This position entails establishing the museum's approach to research and dissemination related to the Thyssen-Bornemisza collections and the Palacio de Villahermosa. Key duties encompass managing collections, overseeing documentation, conducting research, and leading the department. Applicants must possess a university degree, proficiency in high-level English and French, C1 Spanish for non-native speakers, a decade of curatorial experience, and five years of budget oversight. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in art history, expertise in significant collections, and knowledge of collection management systems. The selection process will involve merit evaluation and interviews, with the Selection Committee reviewing candidates. Applications should be submitted through the museum's website.
Key facts
- The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza is hiring a Head of its Collections Department (Jefe/a del Área de Colecciones).
- Applications close on October 4, 2026, submitted through the museum's website.
- The role reports to the artistic director and covers collections management, documentary management, research and departmental administration.
- Candidates need at least ten years as a curator in comparable museums and ten years curating national and international exhibitions.
- High-level English and French are required, with C1 Spanish for non-native speakers; German and Italian are valued.
- A doctorate in art history or related disciplines is among the valued qualifications.
- The selection process comprises a merit assessment phase followed by personal interviews.
- A Selection Committee of Patronato members of the Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza designates the head, ratified by the Junta de Patronato.
Entities
Institutions
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Patronato de la Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Junta de Patronato de la Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza
- masdearte
- Comunidad de Madrid
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Palacio de Villahermosa