Natural history museum curator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for natural history museum curator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for natural history museum curator is 51101 (Conservators and curators), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
51101
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 51101 covers
Conservators restore and conserve artifacts belonging to museums, galleries and owners of cultural property. Curators recommend the acquisition of museum artifacts and gallery works of art and research their artistic history. Conservators and curators are employed in museums, art galleries, archives, libraries, government agencies and universities. Conservators may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 51101 — Conservators and curators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Conservators
- Examine artifacts, determine their condition, suggest methods for treating them and recommend preventive conservation techniques to their owners
- Restore and conserve paintings, photographs, books, papers, sculptures, furniture, pottery or other museum and art gallery artifacts as per particular field of specialization
- Provide advice on display and storage of museum and gallery artifacts to ensure proper maintenance and preservation
- Explore new conservation and restoration techniques
- Provide consultation to museums, art galleries or private individuals
To use NOC 51101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 51101 →
Other job titles under NOC 51101
- Art gallery conservator
- Art objects conservator
- Curator
- Historical artifact conservator
- Conservator - museum
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 51101, one of these may fit better:
- Museum administrator — NOC 50010 (Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers, TEER 0)
- Museum executive director — NOC 50010 (Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers, TEER 0)
- Museum extension officer — NOC 53100 (Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries, TEER 3)
- Museum objects cataloguer — NOC 53100 (Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries, TEER 3)
- Museum registrar — NOC 53100 (Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries, TEER 3)
- Museum technician — NOC 53100 (Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries, TEER 3)
- Natural resources officer — NOC 22113 (Conservation and fishery officers, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for natural history museum curator?+
In NOC 2021, "natural history museum curator" is an example title in unit group 51101 — Conservators and curators. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport" broad category.
Is natural history museum curator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 51101 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does natural history museum curator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 51101 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a natural history museum curator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 51101 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says natural history museum curator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 51101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.