Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates’ opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their academic and professional goals. Interns receive a stipend while they gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of positions!

Spring 2026 opportunities include:

• Public Programs Intern
• Black Jewelers Research & Storytelling Internship
• Exhibit design (3D and graphic design)
• Center for the Study of African American Religious Life Publications & Collections Internship
• Archival Internship
• Public Programing Assistant for Ten Years Ten Objects Ten Stories: Building the Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Sports and Race Initiative Internship
• Collections assistant
• Internship in Language and Literature
• Marketing Internship

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will offer available internships as either virtual (online and remote), hybrid (virtual with the opportunity for 1-2 days onsite a week as scheduled), or onsite (entire internship to occur at The National Museum of African American History and Culture or other Smithsonian facilities) experiences.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate students that have completed one year of undergraduate study.
• Graduate students.
• Recent graduates up to two years out of school
• Career changers enrolled in a degree program.
• International students within the continental US.
• Applicants not participating in a formal education program that can demonstrate how the internship relates to their academic or career goals and provides significant educational benefits.
• Individuals who have had prior internships or fellowships with The National Museum of African American History and Culture are ineligible and will not be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can learn more information and apply online here.