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Summer Internships at the National Air and Space Museum

  • Organization: Smithsonian Institution — National Air and Space Museum
  • Type: Internship
  • Location: North America - United States
  • Deadline: January 31, 2026
  • Age: No age requirement mentioned
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The National Air and Space Museum’s structured summer internship program provides firsthand experience working in a museum. This program offers a one-of-a-kind introduction to museum work or a rich opportunity to expand on previous experience. Lasting from early-June through early-August, our 10-week summer program provides unique professional development opportunities and enrichment activities. We offer internships in a wide array of disciplines. You’ll learn from knowledgeable mentors in a variety of fields, from curatorial research to communications and social media, all in the dynamic atmosphere of Washington, DC. Interns work with distinguished scholars, accomplished professionals, and iconic artifacts in an immersive experience as multifaceted as the museum itself. Duration: 10 weeks (early June – early August 2026). Format: Structured internship program with professional development and enrichment activities. Fields of Work: - Curatorial research - Conservation and preservation/restoration - Communications and social media - Education and visitor services - Exhibits and design - Advancement and fundraising - Archival collections management - STEM and public programs Mentorship: Interns work with distinguished scholars and professionals in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Benefits: - Stipend provided - Networking and enrichment activities - Hands‑on experience with iconic artifacts and museum operations

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Summer Internships at the National Air and Space Museum

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Opportunity type
Internship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
United States
Deadline
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About this opportunity

The National Air and Space Museum’s structured summer internship program provides firsthand experience working in a museum. This program offers a one-of-a-kind introduction to museum work or a rich opportunity to expand on previous experience. Lasting from early-June through early-August, our 10-week summer program provides unique professional development opportunities and enrichment activities. We offer internships in a wide array of disciplines. You’ll learn from knowledgeable mentors in a variety of fields, from curatorial research to communications and social media, all in the dynamic atmosphere of Washington, DC. Interns work with distinguished scholars, accomplished professionals, and iconic artifacts in an immersive experience as multifaceted as the museum itself.

Duration: 10 weeks (early June – early August 2026). Format: Structured internship program with professional development and enrichment activities. Fields of Work:

  • Curatorial research
  • Conservation and preservation/restoration
  • Communications and social media
  • Education and visitor services
  • Exhibits and design
  • Advancement and fundraising
  • Archival collections management
  • STEM and public programs Mentorship: Interns work with distinguished scholars and professionals in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Benefits:
  • Stipend provided
  • Networking and enrichment activities
  • Hands‑on experience with iconic artifacts and museum operations

Who can apply

  • Must have graduated from high school
  • Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Open to U.S. citizens and non‑U.S. citizens
  • Application materials: statement of purpose, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation

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