Guggenheim Museum - Spring Internships

Spring 2026 Internships at the Guggenheim New York  

Position/Title: Intern   

Position Type: Part-time, 15 hours per week, for 10 weeks  

Internship Period:   

Spring term: Monday, March 2, to Friday, May 8, 2026  

Compensation: $20 per hour  
  
Application Deadline: Friday, January 2, 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  

For the Spring 2026 Internship program, internship positions are available in the following departments: Advancement (two positions: Individual Giving and Corporate), Conservation, Curatorial (Photography/New Media), Education (Teen Programs), Exhibition Design, and Publications.   

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

  
Internship Description  

The Spring 2026 Internship Program will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026, and end on May 8, 2026. The Spring internship requires a commitment of 15 hours per week for the full 10 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. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Applicants do not need an art history background or previous internship experience to apply for this position. The museum welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.   

Compensation  

The Spring 2026 Internship Program is a paid opportunity. The Guggenheim New York is pleased to offer interns $20 per hour for their participation in the program.   

Application Process  

Please visit our Careers Page (https://www.guggenheim.org/careers) to apply for an internship and select the top two departments of interest. In addition to completing the online form, applicants are asked to submit the following materials:  

Resume  

• Cover letter, including an explanation of your interest in two specific departments and a description of how this internship would enhance your professional and academic goals  
• Writing sample (3–5 pages), if you are applying to departments not requiring a portfolio  
• Portfolio (website or PDF), if applying to Exhibition Design   

Deadline  

All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.  

Following an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview on Zoom by February 20, 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.