Latino Museum Futures Internship

Latino Museum Futures Internship

The Latino Museum Futures Internship, formally known as the Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP) Undergraduate Internship is a paid 12-week, cohort-based museum studies program that offers hands-on training opportunities to participants interested in museum careers. Internship projects offered are geared to help participants gain skills in the following museum subfields:

• Museum conservation
• Museum education
• Museum interpretation
• Digital culture
• Collections management
• Exhibition design
• Fabrication and production
• Museum curation

Through the program’s museum studies seminar series and the hands-on internship projects, participants gain valuable professional experience guided by a Smithsonian or National Gallery of Art staff member, while exploring diverse aspects of museum work. The program is designed for undergraduate students preparing for future careers in the museum sector.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria below, and are passionate about advancing the understanding and interpretation of Latino art, history, and culture are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Check the program website for further details.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA).

To access the application, in SOLAA, type "Latino Museum Futures Internship " or Search by Unit "National Museum of the American Latino.

Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Transcript
• Reference Letter
• Museum Career Interest Statement
• Practicum Selection Interest Statement
• Work sample/portfolio

Complete application materials/guides are available on the program website