The Met offers paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to explore museum careers and gain professional experience during the summer.
The Met strongly encourages applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts.
Dates, Compensation, and Commitment
June 2–August 8, 2025
Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week
Compensation: $24 per hour, plus $1,500 toward housing/travel to New York City (less applicable taxes and deductions)
Met interns commit to being fully present and onsite for the duration of the internship. They are not permitted to take courses or hold additional jobs or internships that coincide with their scheduled Met internship work hours.
Eligibility
Open to:
- Current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Current graduate students
- Those who have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s-level graduate program within twelve months of the application deadline
- PhD students who have not yet achieved candidacy
Deadline to apply is January 15, 2024. To learn more, visit: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/undergraduate-and-graduate-students/summer
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