About the Summer Internship Program
The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museums various collections exhibitions and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school but it is not a requirement.
MoMA Summer 2026 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply.
All summer intern applications are due by Sunday March 1st by 11:59 PM EST.
Duration:
June 8August 13; Ten Weeks
Application Deadline:
March 1 2026
Decision Notification:
April 20 2026
Stipend:
$6160
Department Projects & Tasks
The intern will have a hands-on multimedia immersion into the Content & Editorial Team and support various areas of online content - from brainstorming to research to interviews to production to editing. The intern will select one project related to a current temporary exhibition or artwork on view in the Collection Galleries and under the mentorship of our Content producers work to produce this feature from idea to finished article during their time at MoMA.
Additionally the intern will be involved in archival image and document research for stories artist intros and art terms; and assist in several major multimedia content initiatives on our team. The intern will select one project related to a current temporary exhibition or artwork on view in the Collection Galleries and under the mentorship of our Content producers work to produce this feature from idea to finished article during their time at MoMA. They will also be an integral part of our very small team and all of the projects that we do over the those three months including gearing up for the fall exhibitions. Both the temporary exhibition calendar and Collection galleries as well as MoMAs vast archives of content and research materials.
Department Skillset Requirements
Candidates with interest in writing and editing audio online publishing and audience development. A candidate with experience in these areas is ideal. Candidates should have a keen willingness to learn and curiosity to reach and engage with existing and new audiences across the world.
How to Apply
The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMAs UKG Recruiting Portal:
1. Essay
One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:
Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art In response be sure to address both:
a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution
b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts
2. Résumé
Your résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
3. Letter of Recommendation
At least one letter of recommendation in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
4. Transcript
Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline.
Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline and we will only review complete applications.
Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.
For a complete list of available internships at MoMA please go to Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Museum where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership/union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law credit history or any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).
Required Experience:
Intern
About the Summer Internship ProgramThe Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designe...
About the Summer Internship Program
The Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museums various collections exhibitions and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school but it is not a requirement.
MoMA Summer 2026 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply.
All summer intern applications are due by Sunday March 1st by 11:59 PM EST.
Duration:
June 8August 13; Ten Weeks
Application Deadline:
March 1 2026
Decision Notification:
April 20 2026
Stipend:
$6160
Department Projects & Tasks
The intern will have a hands-on multimedia immersion into the Content & Editorial Team and support various areas of online content - from brainstorming to research to interviews to production to editing. The intern will select one project related to a current temporary exhibition or artwork on view in the Collection Galleries and under the mentorship of our Content producers work to produce this feature from idea to finished article during their time at MoMA.
Additionally the intern will be involved in archival image and document research for stories artist intros and art terms; and assist in several major multimedia content initiatives on our team. The intern will select one project related to a current temporary exhibition or artwork on view in the Collection Galleries and under the mentorship of our Content producers work to produce this feature from idea to finished article during their time at MoMA. They will also be an integral part of our very small team and all of the projects that we do over the those three months including gearing up for the fall exhibitions. Both the temporary exhibition calendar and Collection galleries as well as MoMAs vast archives of content and research materials.
Department Skillset Requirements
Candidates with interest in writing and editing audio online publishing and audience development. A candidate with experience in these areas is ideal. Candidates should have a keen willingness to learn and curiosity to reach and engage with existing and new audiences across the world.
How to Apply
The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMAs UKG Recruiting Portal:
1. Essay
One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:
Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art In response be sure to address both:
a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution
b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts
2. Résumé
Your résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
3. Letter of Recommendation
At least one letter of recommendation in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
4. Transcript
Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records in PDF format directly uploaded to your application.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline.
Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline and we will only review complete applications.
Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you.
For a complete list of available internships at MoMA please go to Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Museum where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership/union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law credit history or any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).
Required Experience:
Intern
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