Internships at Crystal Bridges
Gain professional museum experience, learn valuable skills, and build a network of lasting relationships through paid internships for a range of ages and student levels.
Whether you’re a rising high school senior, a college graduate continuing your education, or somewhere in between on your learning journey, Crystal Bridges and The Momentary offer diverse, hands-on opportunities for you to create career-defining experiences. In addition to working in your primary job area, all interns experience a comprehensive overview of museum departments, providing a big-picture understanding of the many museum career options available.
Please direct questions regarding any of our internship programs to Internships@CrystalBridges.org.
College Internships
Graduate and/or undergraduate students from institutions of higher education around the country may apply to fill a wide variety of either non-residential or residential internship roles available throughout the museum, from Art Management to Brand Strategy.
For residential internships, housing and relocation stipends are provided for out-of-area applicants. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Havner Scholarship Fund, the Mellon Foundation in conjunction with Spelman College, and Crystal Bridges in support of Fisk University.
High School Internships
High school students may apply to fill a wide variety of internship roles available throughout the museum, from Learning and Engagement to Guest Services. Interns will be empowered to think creatively, ask questions, and make suggestions to help move the institution forward.
Read Our FAQs for All Internships
“I was surprised to see how positive and welcoming the workplace culture is. Everyone I know, especially my department, has been kind, supportive, and encouraging.”
— Gayla, Editorial Intern
“My time here has been nothing short of transformative. I’ve learned so much about myself, my work ethic, and what I would want out of a future job.”
— Logan, Public Relations Intern
“I signed up for this internship because I wanted hands-on experience … and this is everything I was hoping for and more.”
— Mark, Training and Development Intern
“It was extremely fulfilling to see the way [my] designs transformed to a large scale and knowing that they were seen by a multitude of people daily.”
— A.C., Graphic Design Intern
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Crystal Bridges is committed to creating an institution that reflects the diversity of our region and nation. We are especially mindful of those in our community impacted by inequity due to ability, language, class, age, gender, religion, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and are working diligently to address perceived and real barriers that keep anyone from fully experiencing the museum as a guest, volunteer, or employee. To achieve true reform, we must have a diverse, highly qualified team. Crystal Bridges is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively encourage minority candidates to apply for this position.