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Internships

High school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates are eligible for internships at The Met.

Opportunities

High School

Part-time, 10-week internships for current high schoolers

College and University Students

Full- and part-time, 10-week internships for current undergraduate or graduate students.
*Those who have completed an MA and PhD candidates are eligible for fellowships at The Met.

Recent College and University Students

Full-time, 9- or 12-month internships for recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs.
*Those who have completed an MA and PhD candidates are eligible for fellowships at The Met.

Helpful Links for Internship Applicants

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Internship FAQs
Explore frequently asked questions about internships at The Met
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Departmental Placement Areas
Learn more about the many departments at The Met that hose interns. Placement options vary each semester depending on current staff availabilty and projects.
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Current and Former Interns
Review internship projects and listings of graduate, undergraduate, and recent graduate interns.

Online Info Sessions

Interested in an internship at The Met, but not sure where to start? Join a virtual information session to learn about the undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduate programs and application processes.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

November 18 3:00 PMOnline
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Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

December 3 12:00 PMOnline
A group of nine college students in casual clothes stand in a gallery listening to someone speaking mostly off-camera, in the foreground.

Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

December 12 10:00 AMOnline
A group of nine college students in casual clothes stand in a gallery listening to someone speaking mostly off-camera, in the foreground.

Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program Online Information Session

January 7, 2026 5:00 PMOnline
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The Met's Fellowship Program

Graduate students and recent graduates of graduate programs, as well as postdocs, junior and senior academics, and museum professionals are also eligible for Met fellowships.
Explore fellowships