Internships for History Majors

History majors are interested in a wide range of careers—and thus may pursue a variety of internships.

The John Jay Center for Career and Professional Development maintains a very useful database of internship opportunities through “John Jay Careers Online.”

We strongly encourage all students to work with the Career Learning Lab. They are the experts in helping you to find and attain the best career for you.

The following list includes internship and volunteer opportunities focusing on history/museum education in the NYC area. Click on the individual links for more information.

American Numismatic Society
Asia Society and Museum
Brooklyn Museum 
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 
Ellis Island 
The Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History
Historic House Trust of New York City 
The Jewish Museum 
Lesbian Herstory Archives
Merchant’s House Museum
The Met Museum
El Museo del Barrio
Museum of the City of New York  
Museum of Jewish Heritage 
National Archives
National Museum of the American Indian
The New Jersey Historical Society
New York Botanical Gardens: Humanities Institute
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
The New York Historical Society
New York Transit Museum
Newark Museum of Art 
The Smithsonian Institution  
South Street Seaport Museum  
Tenement Museum