The National Museum of American History internship program allows a diverse group of people with innumerable interests, strengths, and goals to encounter an educational environment where they can work with and learn from professionals and scholars in related areas of concentration. The Museum offers interns of different backgrounds incredible opportunities in a variety of fields, from public relations to exhibition research to project design. Learning from knowledgeable mentors in the dynamic atmosphere of the Museum and Washington, D.C. area, interns enjoy an intensive experience as multifaceted as the Museum itself.

This Web site lists all of the internships available throughout the Museum and the steps necessary to apply. If you are interested in applying, please explore to get a closer look at the variety of positions available to interns at the Museum of American History.

Note to Applicants: Be part of the exciting reopening of the National Museum of American History this fall!  Work alongside the staff as they prepare to welcome the public into dramatic new space and stimulating exhibitions.  Internship applications are still being accepted for fall internship positions in exhibition design and in special events.  See below for details.  For all other projects, the next deadline is October 15 for spring 2009 internships.