Visiting The Met? The Met Fifth Avenue is closed Monday, May 5 for The Met Gala. Watch the red carpet livestream on our website at 5:30 pm EDT.

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Opportunities

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Careers
Career opportunities at The Met are as varied as the cultures represented in the Museum’s collection, and require all levels of training, experience, and education.
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Internships

The Museum offers internship opportunities for college and graduate students interested in careers in art museums, as well as New York City–area high school students.

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Fellowships

Join a community of scholars in the fields of art history, archaeology, museum education, conservation, and related sciences, as well as scholars in other disciplines, whose dynamic and interdisciplinary projects require close study of objects in The Met collection.

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Volunteer
The Met is committed to welcoming audiences that reflect the diversity of New York City. Volunteers are a key partner in this mission, helping The Met create an inclusive environment where everyone can connect with art and find inspiration.