Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum Internship 2026 in Washington, DC

The Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden offers an Exhibition History Cataloging Internship 2026 in Washington, DC. The paid internship provides practical experience in archival research, museum cataloging, and database management, hosted by the Documentation and Archives Department. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, with a stipend provided.

Hands-on museum experience in cataloging and archival research; professional development; networking opportunities; stipend.

Open to currently enrolled undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral students, and recent graduates within one year of the internship start date; international applicants are welcome.

Submit an online application through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA) with required documents (online form, two references, transcripts, and a personal essay).