Summary

The Exhibitions Intern works collaboratively within the Exhibitions & Collection Management Department to obtain comprehensive experience in the field of arts administration, specifically in the area of fine art museum logistics and administration. The Exhibitions Intern will attend regular departmental meetings on exhibitions and also learn about the museum’s managerial structure and organizational scheme. Projects and responsibilities can be tailored to suit the interests and career aspirations of the Exhibitions intern.

Key Details

Dates of Internship:  June 1 – August 7, 2026

Schedule: The internship will comprise 350 hours of in-office work (35 hours per week for 10 weeks). Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (with hour-long lunch).

Deadline: ASAP (Posted February 9, 2026)

Eligibility

• Undergraduate level: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or who recently completed (within one year) a B.A. degree are eligible for this opportunity. Preference will be given to students with interests in pursuing a museum career.
• Familiarity with Microsoft computer programs including Teams
• Strong typing and data entry skills
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail required
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to interact with diverse groups of people

Compensation

$15 per hour

About

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the top art museums in the country, and its collection holds nearly 80,000 works of art. What began as a focus on European and North American art has become an encyclopedic collection that also includes Asian and African art, Latin American art, Pre-Columbian and African gold, art of the Islamic worlds, Judaica, decorative arts and design, photography and video, works on paper, costumes, and textiles.

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