Spring 2027 Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

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 2027 opportunities include

• Graduate Music and Performing Arts Curatorial Internship
• Undergraduate Music and Performing Arts Curatorial Internship
• Council Oral History Project Internship
• Marketing Internship
• Interpretative Research and Programs 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.

Eligibility

• 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.

Internship Dates

January 25, 2027 - April 23, 2027

Stipend

$425 - $850 weekly

How to Apply

• Create account or log in to SOLAA (solaa.si.edu).
• Click Start Application Button at top of Screen.
• Search for the Program: National Museum of African American History and Culture Internship Program.
• Click "Apply Now".

To apply, you must submit the following materials to SOLAA no later than October 15, 2026:

• Completed internship program application form through SOLAA. Be able to answer all questions provided when applying.
• A resume listing relevant courses, previous experience, and special skills.
• A personal essay mentioning specific internship opportunities that interest you, a brief personal statement, and outline of career goals (use this to tell us how the internship will advance your academic/career goals).
• Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Two letters of reference that can speak on your behalf.

Application Status Notification Date: November 13, 2026. For more information, contact NMAAHCInternships@si.edu or call (202) 633-9013.