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      Are you drawn to cultural exploration?

      Wondering what it might be like to work in a museum?

      If your answer is "Yes!," an internship at PEM might be right for you. PEM internships offer opportunities to build skills, learn about the arts and discover career opportunities in museums. You’ll collaborate side by side with professionals in a wide range of fields and make valuable contributions. You might create a video, digitize historic papers, coordinate a wedding or research an exhibition. In every department and with every project, interns learn valuable professional, organizational and networking skills.

      Internships are available in a range of departments, alternating each season. The program also includes regular intern enrichment events to foster a sense of belonging and develop a deeper understanding of museums behind the scenes.

      Internship Program Dates

      Summer 2025
      June 12–August 25, 2025
      Internships posted: February 2025
      Applications are now closed

      Fall 2025
      September 11–December 15, 2025
      Internships posted: July 2025
      Applications accepted through July–August 10, 2025*

      Spring 2026
      January 22–April 27, 2026
      Internships posted: October 2025
      Applications accepted through October–December 7, 2025*

      Summer 2026
      June 11–August 24, 2026
      Internships posted: February 2026
      Applications accepted through February–March 15, 2026*

      *We encourage early submission of applications, as we review them and schedule interviews on a rolling basis throughout the application period. Positions will be removed as they are filled or once the acceptance period ends.

      Please carefully review each internship description for details about required hours, eligibility criteria and potential work locations. All fall and spring internships are 12 weeks long and require 15 hours of onsite work per week, totaling 180 hours, unless otherwise noted. Summer internships are 10 weeks long and require 18 hours of onsite work per week, also totaling 180 hours.

      There will be a mandatory in-person orientation on the first day of each internship, from 10 am–4 pm. Interns are also required to participate in professional development sessions every Thursday from 10 am–noon throughout the internship. Times are subject to change, and some sessions may be hybrid.

      To stay apprised of internship opportunities, please complete this form.

      We thank the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the funders of PEM's internship program for their generous support of our students.

      I had the opportunity to network and chat with many people across different departments, and ultimately felt like this summer helped kickstart my network of museum professionals in the Boston area.
      — Lucy M.
      The Marketing team truly made this experience nothing less than perfect for me. I wish I could thank everyone individually for a fully immersive experience with guidance to learn as well as creative liberty to branch out.
      — Amelia C.
      My experience was excellent. I felt very supported and welcomed, and had a lot of fun on outings. The content of the internship itself was extremely valuable, educational and hands-on. As a library science student, I’m now ahead of where I wanted to be on my career path.
      — Craig D.
      My perspective on myself has changed immensely. I have gained so much confidence in who I am as a person and the work I do within the museum and outside of it. I am no longer so afraid to display the work I have done or doubtful whether it is any good in the first place.
      — Shelby F.
      I learned a lot more about the world through researching collection objects, and I learned more about myself. This internship has helped me gain self-confidence and made me more comfortable in professional settings.
      — Camille A.
      My participation in the internship program has 100% influenced my choice of career. Working in museums has always been a dream of mine, but prior to this internship I wasn't exactly sure what working in a museum looked like or if it would actually be right for me.
      — Annie O.
      I learned the importance of recognition of cultural practices and respect when acquiring and handling art.
      — Darby H.