Summer 2026 Internships - Education Department

Summer 2026 Internship Program 
Position/Title: Intern   
Position Type: Part-time, 30 hours per week, for 8 weeks  
Internship Period: Monday, June 8, to Friday, July 31, 2026 
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time  
  
Overview  

The Guggenheim New York is committed to supporting the aspirations of early career arts professionals. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion plan, the paid Internship Program creates paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution and arts field. The program provides practical training experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields. Interns are assigned to one department for the duration of the program based on their academic background and interests and will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum as well as specific knowledge and skills related to departmental responsibilities. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work independently on projects, attend group meetings, and participate in ongoing conversations and processes within their department.  

Department Placements  

The Summer 2026 Internship program will offer 2 positions in the Education department.

• School, Youth, and Family Programs
• Conservation and Teen Engagement

For a full list of departments, see https://www.guggenheim.org/internships-and-academic-programs/internship-departments. Please note that not all departments offer internships every cycle. 

   
Internship Description  

The Summer 2026 Internship Program will begin on June 8, 2026, and end on July 31, 2026. The Internship requires a commitment of 30 hours per week for the full 8 weeks, and participants are expected to be available on Fridays from 10 am–12 pm, for Museum Culture Seminars. Museum Culture Seminars are mandatory weekly professional development meetings that bring together interns from different departments to connect and learn from one another. Museum Culture Seminars will be held at the museum and include presentations by Guggenheim New York staff and other arts professionals, as well as discussions of current issues and trends within the field. They may also include the opportunity for field trips to other institutions.   

  
Eligibility   
Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies to apply. Priority is given to rising juniors or seniors in undergraduate programs and to graduate students.  The museum welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to apply.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.   

Compensation  

The Summer 2025 Internship Program is a paid opportunity. The Guggenheim Museum is pleased to offer interns $20 per hour for their participation in the program.  In addition, interns will receive a Guggenheim museum identification card that allows for free admission to New York City museums during the internship period, and perks at local businesses.     

Schedule  

The precise days and hours will be determined in consultation with the supervising staff prior to the start of the program. Intern will work on-site at either the Guggenheim’s downtown office, One LIberty Plaza, in lower Manhattan, or at the Museum at 1071 Fifth Avenue.  

Application Process 

Please complete the online form and submit the following materials: 

• Resume 
• Statement of Interest - In one page, please describe your interest in and objectives in obtaining an internship with this department at the Guggenheim Museum. How have your previous experiences prepared you for this internship? What are your goals for this internship? 

Deadline  

All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.  

Following an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview on Zoom by April 24, 2026. If you have not heard back by that date, you have not been considered a finalist for the Internship Program. For any questions, please email internships@guggenheim.org.  
 

The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.   

Department: Interns
This is a non-management position
This is an internship position