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Museum Industry & Internship Opportunities

Maybe it was the colossal dinosaur fossils at the Museum of Natural History, or perhaps it was an original Picasso at the Guggenheim. Whatever the experience that sparked your love of museums, a museum internship is the gateway to a lifelong career of education and engagement. In addition to interning at a museum, you can find internship opportunities at historical sites and societies, at colleges and universities, and in government. As an intern, you can get hands-on experience while giving tours, organizing the museum’s collections, and assisting with new exhibits. Interns also get behind-the-scenes access while conducting research and writing copy for visitor materials and/or marketing.

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Museum Career Options & Outlook

Once you’ve spent a semester learning the ropes, you can pursue a career as an archivist, curator, educator, conservator, or historian. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for archivists, curators, and museum workers is expected to grow by 12% over the next decade, which is faster than average. The median annual pay for these occupations is $50,120.

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