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Become a Smithsonian Intern
Become a Smithsonian Intern!
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, is always looking for the brightest and most talented people to help us produce our world-class programs, exhibits, and research. Smithsonian interns have opportunities to make an impact, develop personally and professionally, and learn from people who are experts in their fields.
Browse Internships
Find descriptions of Smithsonian internships, listed in alphabetical order by sponsoring museums, research institutes, and offices. Or internship opportunities by the following subjects: Art, History and Culture, Libraries, Archives and Preservation, Professional Services, and Science and Research
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How to Apply
The Smithsonian is transitioning to an all-electronic application for academic appointments. Before you apply, we strongly encourage you to visit the specific program website for detailed information and application requirements. If you have any questions, please contact SOLAA Program Help at SOLAAprograms@si.edu.
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Online Orientation
Find all the information you need to start your Smithsonian Internship in the Online Intern Orientation Website.
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Housing
Brief Overview for Housing.
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Benefits
Being an intern is not just work - you'll also receive special discounts, invitations to exclusive events, and behind-the-scenes tours of Washington's top destinations
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More Internship Opportunities
Museums
- African Art Museum
- Air and Space Museum
- American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery
- American History Museum
- American Indian Museum
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
- Freer and Sackler Galleries
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Zoo
- Natural History Museum
- Portrait Gallery
- Postal Museum
Research Centers
- Archives
- Archives of American Art
- Astrophysical Opservatory
- Museum Conservation Institute
- Environmental Research Center
- Libraries
- Tropical Research Institute
Outreach
- Affiliations
- Asian Pacific American Program
- The Smithsonian Associates
- Center for Education and Museum Studies
- Folklife & Cultural Heritage
- National Science Resource Center
- Smithsonian Latino Center
- Traveling Exhibition Service
Professional Services
- Business Ventures
- Chief Information Officer
- Development
- Equal Employment and Minority Affairs
- Exhibits Central
- Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management
- Office of Facilities Management & Reliability
- Office of Fellowships
- General Counsel
- Human Resources
- Policy and Analysis
- Public Affairs
- Smithsonian Gardens
- Smithsonian Magazine
- Sponsored Projects
