Smithsonian Freer and Sackler Galleries Internships (DC)

The Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries in downtown DC on the Washington Mall are home to Asian art and artifacts, many dating back to ancient times. Most internships are unpaid and do not offer housing but are easily accessible by metro. Internships are available in a variety of fields of museum work. The two galleries are connected, although the Freer is closed for renovation until 2017 (and thus may not be offering internships in certain areas) while the Sackler will remain open and operational. Fellowships as well as a paid internship for high schoolers are also offered.

Internship Information:

• Individual departments have different requirements and applicants can choose three departments to apply to
• An interest in Asian history is encouraged
• Departments:
• HR/Finances/Administration
• Archives
• Collections Management
• Conservation and Scientific Research
• Curatorial
• Design and Production
• Education and Public Programs
• Exhibition Management
• Info Technology
• Library
• Membership and Development
• Photography
• PR and Marketing
• Rights and Reproduction
• Publications
• Scholarly Programs and Publications
• Shop
• A paid internship is offered for high school students: read more here

Application Requirements:

• Online application
• Statement of interest
• Resume or transcript
• 2 letters of recommendation 
• Applicants will be notified within 2 months
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: March 15
• Fall: July 15

Fellowships are also offered. Learn more here.