The Met offers 10-week internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to explore museum careers and gain professional experience.
Scholarship Details
- Offers 10-week positions for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates
- Full-time interns work entirely onsite and cannot take classes or hold other jobs during the internship
- Full-time interns participate in The Museum Seminar (MuSe) Series to learn about Museum operations and cross-department collaboration
- Part-time internships are available for students who need flexible scheduling and do not include MuSe participation
- Applications open mid-November and close January 14th, at 5 p.m. ET
- Online information sessions are available for prospective applicants
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates
- Applicants must demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to their fields of interest
- Must be available to commit to either a full-time or part-time internship schedule, depending on the selected track
- Eligibility for compensation and specific requirements may vary by internship type
Application Process
- Review internship details and determine whether you will apply for a full-time or part-time position
- Complete the online application once it opens in mid-November
- Submit all required materials, including résumé, transcripts, statements of interest, and supplemental documents if requested
- Attend an optional internship information session to learn more about opportunities and expectations
- After the deadline, applications undergo an initial review by the Internship Review Committee and are evaluated for project fit
- Strong applicants move to a second review by internship supervisors and may be selected as finalists
- Finalists participate in virtual interviews, after which one candidate is recommended for each internship
- Final selections are approved by The Met’s Director’s Office
It’s important to explain what you want to learn from an internship at The Met in your essays. Researching the variety of jobs available in an art museum—and the skills needed to do those jobs—will help you shape and articulate your goals. Once reviewers understand what you’d like to get out of the internship, they can evaluate whether The Met’s program and internship projects can help you meet your goals for learning.
