The NMAH Internship Program supports and shapes the future of museums and museum leadership.
How do we do this? We provide meaningful, supportive professional learning experiences and ensure equitable and inclusive access to the museum and the museum field!
We are currently accepting Fall 2024 applications for the NMAH Internship Program.
Descriptions for Fall 2024 projects for the NMAH Internship Program are posted here. Applications are due, submitted through SOLAA, by Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12 PM (noon) EST. Fall intern selections should be made by the end of June. Fall internships should expect to start at the beginning of September, and internships can last through mid-December.
Summer 2024 applications for the NMAH Internship Program are closed. Summer intern selections have been sent out.
Only complete SOLAA applications will be considered; this means, at its most basic, a submitted application on SOLAA for the correct semester that includes a learning goals essay and a resume, with the option to also include a transcript/class list or letters of reference.
Internships may be posted on a rolling basis. To get updates about new internship opportunities as they are posted, you’re encouraged to sign up to our recruitment mailing list using this form.
NMAH internships may be fully in-person, virtual, or hybrid (part in-person, part virtual); details are included in the individual postings for each internship opportunity.
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What is an internship?
Internships at NMAH are professional learning experiences through which an intern learns, under a mentor's guidance, about a museum field that interests them academically or professionally. Internships are relevant both to the intern's academic and professional goals and to what we do here at the museum. To learn more about the NMAH Internship Program, check out our Program Details page!
What internships are offered at NMAH?
We offer different specific internships each semester (spring, summer, or fall), depending on mentor availability and upcoming possible internship projects. We also offer general application pools for internships at NMAH for applicants who have more general interests or who don't see an internship that specifically speaks to their learning goals. Check out our different internship projects here!
What should I know about the application process for NMAH internships?
Each Smithsonian museum and office has their own application schedules and deadlines, so please be sure to check out our How to Apply guide to learn more about applying for the NMAH Internship Program!
Want to stay up-to-date about our recruitment for NMAH internships? Sign up with your email here!
What if I still have some questions?
If you have any questions about internships at NMAH, first check out our NMAH Internship FAQ!
Still have questions? Contact the Interns and Fellows Program Manager through this contact form.
