What do geologists do in museums?

Answer 1

Most geologists don't generally dream of working in museums. In fact very few work there. They are usually found in laboratories and outdoor regions studying the liquids and solids that comprise the earth.

They use physics chemistry and biology. They aren't true sciences since they use theoretical rather than applied science.

They are also in the forefront of natural hazards and disasters warning and mitigation, studying earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis, weather storms, and the like; their studies are used to warn the general public of the occurrence of these events. Currently, geologists are also the scientists most engaged in the discussion of climate change, being the ones who hold the history and evidence for this Earth process.

Professional geologists work for a wide range of government agencies, private firms, and non-profit and academic institutions.

They help plan and evaluate excavations, construction sites, environmental remediation projects, and natural disaster preparedness, as well as to investigate natural resources.

It is likely there are few geologists work in museums since people from many disciplines around the world tend to work there and geologists probably aren't needed. Even then only a small population of people from various disciplines are employed at museums (this is because there aren't that many employment opportunities and when they come up most people hold onto their jobs for a looong time).

A geologist in a museum might give a tour, assist in assembling displays and inspecting incoming exhibits for damage, etc.