2026 MoMA Summer Internship

About the Summer Internship ProgramThe Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. Interns participate in weekly professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various collections, exhibitions, and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 25 interns in various departments across our institution. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is not a requirement. MoMA Summer 2026 internships require a commitment of four days per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. One must have a minimum of two years of college completed (or equivalent) by June 2026 in order to apply. All summer intern applications are due by Sunday, March 1st by 11:59 PM EST. Duration: June 8—August 13; Ten Weeks Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 Decision Notification: April 20, 2026 Stipend: $6,160 Department Projects & Tasks The intern will contribute to working in Exhibition Production for galleries focused on Living Artists, to expand our use of Augmented Reality tools, as well as assisting in our production fabrication and installation; exploring and implementing AR tools into our design process; and continuing to build upon our exploration of parametric tools for 3D modeling and drafting techniques, and integrate these and current methods to continue building our cross departmental collaborations. Projects will focus on upcoming exhibitions and galleries for artists, Nilma Sheikh, Teresa Margolles, and Pierre Huyghe. Department Skillset Requirements Candidates with an background in Design and/or Architecture (majors in Interior Design, Industrial Design and Experimental/Experiential Design have previously interned in this department). Candidates should have a proficient grasp of CAD drafting, Rhino 3D modeling, Fabrication Processes, and AR Exploration/Programming. Candidates should include a portfolio of work demonstrating these skillsets with their application. How to Apply The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal: 1. Essay One essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows: Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both:a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolutionb) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts 2. Résumé Your résumé/curriculum vitae, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application. 3. Letter of Recommendation At least one letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application. 4. Transcript Transcript(s) of undergraduate and/or graduate records, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If you do not have access to an unofficial transcript, allow sufficient time to order a transcript from your college or university to attach as a PDF by the deadline. 5. Portfolio A portfolio, in PDF format and directly uploaded to your application, with samples of work. Please note: we will not review applications received after the deadline, and we will only review complete applications.  Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews in late March. If we request an interview with you, we will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for you. For a complete list of available internships at MoMA, please go to www.moma.org/about/careers/internships Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement:Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).