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Museum Internship Cover Letter Guide With Examples

Find examples of how to craft a museum internship cover letter. Learn important tips on what to include in the cover letter.

Pansy Thakuria

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Museums are keepers of history, culture, and art, and working within their walls is an opportunity to immerse oneself in a world of learning and discovery. A museum internship is an excellent gateway for those passionate about art, history, and preservation. If you want to join this realm, a captivating cover letter will be your ally.

Below, we offer personalized templates tailored for the museum internship aspirant, whether you have prior experience or are stepping into this world for the first time.

Museum Internship Cover Letter Sample (With Experience)

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP Code] [Your Email Address] [Today's Date]

[Recipient's Name] [Title] [Specific Museum Name] [Address] [City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient's Name],

Since my school trip to [Historical Museum/Art Gallery], I've been enamored by the world behind the glass cabinets. This passion led me to pursue my degree in [Relevant Major/Field of Study], and now, I'm thrilled to apply for the Internship position at [Specific Museum Name].

During my time at [Previous Experience/Institution], I:

• Worked on [specific project or task], where I learned [specific skills or outcomes].
• Organized a [specific event or exhibition], bringing [specific result, e.g., "a 20% increase in student visitors"].
• Collaborated with a team to curate and design [specific display or exhibition], refining my teamwork and design sensibilities.

The [Specific Museum Name]'s recent exhibition on [specific event or artist] deeply resonated. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to such groundbreaking work and enhancing the museum’s legacy.

Thank you for considering my application. I would be honored to bring my passion and expertise to your distinguished team, and I am eager to discuss how I can contribute further.

Warm regards, [Your Name]

Museum Internship Cover Letter Sample (Entry-Level)

I've always been drawn to stories — the ones spoken through art pieces, historical relics, and the quiet corridors of museums. As a [Recent Major, e.g., "History Major"] from [University Name], I am deeply enthusiastic about merging my academic background with hands-on experience. This is why I'm reaching out regarding the internship opportunity at [Specific Museum Name].

Though I am just starting my professional journey, my academic endeavors have equipped me with a solid foundation in [specific skill or topic, e.g., "Renaissance Art" or "Ancient Civilizations"]. My role in [university club or project] introduced me to [specific achievement or skill acquired, e.g., "curating college exhibitions or handling artifacts"].

Your museum's focus on [specific attribute or event, e.g., "contemporary art" or "local history"] aligns with my passions and studies. I am eager to bring my fresh perspective and zeal for learning to your esteemed institution.

Thank you for taking the time to review my application. I am enthusiastic about the possibility of contributing to and learning from your accomplished team.

Best regards, [Your Name]

Crafting Your Museum Internship Cover Letter: Key Tips

1. Highlight Your Passion : Speak about personal experiences with museums or art/history that sparked your interest.

2. Academic Alignments : Emphasize coursework, projects, or clubs that align with the museum's focus.

3. Personal Touch : Mention a particular exhibit or event you admired or resonated with at the museum.

4. Concise Narration : Keep your cover letter to the point, focusing on your passion and relevant experiences.

5. Customize : Ensure your cover letter speaks directly to the museum’s themes, collections, or community roles.

What to Include in Your Museum Internship Cover Letter?

• Personal experiences highlighting your connection to art, history, or the museum world.
• Academic projects or courses relevant to the museum's focus.
• Soft skills like communication, teamwork, and creativity.
• A nod to a particular exhibit or program of the museum.
• Your eagerness to learn and contribute.

Key Takeaways

With this personalized guide, aspirants can craft a compelling museum internship cover letter that stands out, highlighting their genuine interest and potential in the world of museums.

Furthermore, remember these three suggestions:

• A museum internship cover letter should reflect a blend of personal passion, academic foundation, and eagerness to contribute.
• Customize each letter to the museum's focus and exhibits.
• Use your experiences, even non-professional ones, to show alignment and interest.

This article has been written by Pansy Thakuria . She works as a Content Marketing Specialist at Vantage Lens . Her areas of interest include marketing, mental well-being, travel, and digital tech. When she’s not writing, she’s usually planning trips to remote locations and stalking animals on social media.

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Internships

Innovative MFA Pathways internship program provides paid opportunities for college students

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, invites college and university students to participate in the life of the Museum through the MFA Pathways internship program. Through semester-long undergraduate-level paid internships in departments across the institution, MFA Pathways interns gain hands-on training in specific museum roles, participate in professional development to learn about a range of museum careers and practices, and build professional networks on which to draw in advancing career aspirations. With a paid program in place, the MFA no longer offers unpaid internships or student volunteer opportunities.

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity and equity are lived values, the MFA actively encourages students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program. All participants receive mentoring from staff in their assigned departments and opportunities to engage with informal mentors throughout the Museum.

Review available internships and apply during the application periods on the Museum's job portal. Link will be activated during open application period.

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Program Dates

Summer 2024 internships.

June 17–August 23, 2024 Rolling* application period: February 9–March 15, 2024

Fall 2024 Internships

September 13–December13, 2024 Rolling* application period: July 19–August 16, 2024

Spring 2025 Internships

January 24–April 25, 2025 Rolling* application period: October 25–December 3, 2024

* Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled and conducted at any time once the application period begins, so early submissions are strongly encouraged. (Positions will be removed once they are filled.)

Required hours and specific eligibility qualifications are included in each individual description; read each description carefully.

Candidates may apply to up to two internships per semester, submitting a separate application for each position.

For information regarding the MFA’s paid experiential learning opportunities for high school students, visit Teen Programs .

All undergraduate interns are paid $16 per hour; all graduate interns are paid $19 per hour.

Application Procedures

Please read this section carefully as some procedures have recently changed.

To view all open internships, go to our hiring portal . You must apply through this portal and follow all posted directions below; no direct e-mails will be accepted.

How to Apply

• If including letters of recommendation, they must be combined into your single document unless otherwise specified in the internship description.
• Upload the single document as your resume through the hiring portal .

Failure to follow these directions exactly as listed will disqualify your application.

Important Information

• Applicants may apply for up to two internships per season; a separate cover letter/resume document is required for each position.
• All properly formatted applications will be acknowledged as received within three business days of receipt. Thereafter, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Content

• the title of the internship for which you are applying
• why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship
• how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals
• any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview
• your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone
• The resume portion should be current and include your contact information.
• Only submit documentation requested in the description.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who may apply for an internship.

MFA Pathways internships are available for undergraduate students who have completed their first year of college, and will be enrolled in undergraduate study during the internship period. Some internships may carry additional qualifying criteria: read each description carefully. At this time, we offer only a limited number of graduate level internships that are identified as such in their titles.

May I do an internship for course credit?

Yes. Before applying, you must (1) provide a copy of the internship description to your advisor for approval, and; (2) make all appropriate arrangements with your school to receive credit.

Once offered the internship, the candidate must immediately provide any agreement documentation required by the school to the MFA for appropriate approval and signatures.

Do you accept international students?

Yes, international students who are eligible/approved for CPT/OPT work for pay in the United States are eligible for the MFA Pathways internships. Applicants should submit a copy of the published description to their visa administrators for approval before applying.

Once offered an internship, candidates must immediately provide the MFA with any agreement documentation required by the CPT/OPT sponsor. Candidates must also present proof of work eligibility, as directed by Human Resources, at the time of orientation. (Note: the MFA does not sponsor visas for internships.)

Is there a deadline for internship applications?

Applications are reviewed—and hiring decisions are made—on a rolling basis each period. Please see Program Dates for all application periods.

Will I receive a confirmation of receipt of my application materials?

All properly formatted applications are acknowledged by e-mail within three business days of receipt by the MFA. Improperly formatted materials are not considered and cannot be corrected or re-submitted.

How will I know if I am selected for an interview?

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the host department—initially by e-mail, and if necessary, followed up by phone. (Be sure to include your preferred e-mail address and daytime phone number in your cover letter and resume.) Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified by e-mail as soon as possible once the host department makes that decision.

How do I know if an internship is still available?

Internships remain posted until they are filled. However, apply as early as possible for full consideration, as interviews may begin as soon as applications are received.

Are internships at the MFA paid?

Yes, all internships are paid. Please see Pay Rates for more information.

How many hours per week do I need to commit to an internship?

MFA Pathways internships require between 10 and 22 hours per week during fall and spring, and up to 35 hours during summer. (These hours include two required hours per week for the Museum Pathways and Practices professional development course). Review each description to determine its required time commitment.

Are interns required to attend an orientation?

All selected interns must attend an orientation session before beginning their internship. Orientation dates and times are included in each description; during your interview, you must confirm your availability to attend the orientation. Interns are also required to offer a final presentation at the end of the semester, summarizing their experience. This date is announced during orientation.

Is there a professional development component to internships at the MFA?

The MFA Pathways internship program requires each intern to participate in the Museum Pathways and Practices course, a series of 8 or 9 seminar sessions, each two hours long, comprised of informal networking and cohort building among interns and a presentation/conversation led by Museum professionals from across the MFA, focusing on their work and the collaborative nature of museum work, regardless of discipline or specialty. Interns are also required to prepare and present a three-minute summary of their internship experience at the end of the semester.

When do internships start?

Internship periods are listed in Program Dates . Individual schedules must be confirmed with mentors when accepting the internship offer. Applicants should note in their cover letter and during their interviews any special circumstances that could affect their start or end dates, as well as participation in the Museum Pathways and Practices course.

The MFA Pathways Internship Program is made possible with generous support from Barbara and Amos Hostetter, Carlotte and Samuel Berk, The Lunder Foundation in honor of Barbara and Theodore Alfond, the Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund, and the Nancy S. Druker Memorial Fund. Additional support is provided by the Black Arts and Artists Curators Circle.

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Summer 2024 Call for Applications

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for one of the following eight-week summer internships at the Princeton University Art Museum.

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Summer Internships at the Princeton University Art Museum

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for an eight-week summer internship at the Princeton University Art Museum. The 2024 summer internship program will run from  Monday, June 3, to Friday, July 26 . Undergraduate students enrolled in any accredited college or university program and graduate students enrolled in any accredited post-baccalaureate program are eligible to apply. Princeton University students are given priority.

Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of several departments, including curatorial, education, development, information technology, marketing, collections services, publications, or retail and wholesale operations. Based on the available internship positions listed below, summer applicants should select ONE internship in their application ; however, the Museum cannot guarantee that applicants will be offered a position in their preferred department.

Interns are selected on the basis of their experience, academic training, and the needs of the Museum department. Collections information research will be part of most interns’ experience. To learn about past summer internship projects, please watch our summer internship video series “ Interns at Work .”

Summer 2024 Projects

Asian Art : The intern will assist curators on a variety of research projects including provenance research on works in the collections and projects that increase digital collections access. Graduate student with strong knowledge of an Asian language preferred.

Conservation (two positions available): The interns will assist the Chief Conservator/Paintings Conservator and Associate Objects Conservator with work related to preventive care, object examination, documentation, research, treatment, and/or outreach. All projects will support the Museum’s upcoming 2024 reinstallation in a  new building  on Princeton University’s campus. Please note that this summer internship is intended for students currently enrolled in a recognized graduate conservation program. The successful candidate(s) will possess good hand and communication skills and will have completed at least one year of graduate study before the start of the internship. Preference will be given to students specializing in either paintings conservation or objects conservation.

Museum Store: The intern will assist the Store Manager with researching diverse contemporary artisans and creating a special proposal for new artisans in line with the new Museum merchandise.

Photography: The intern will assist the curator on a variety of research and writing projects including provenance research on works in the collections and acquisition reports for new additions to the collections. Graduate student or undergraduate with exceptional writing skills preferred.

Prints and Drawings: The intern will research and prepare provenance information on a wide range of prints and drawings from the collection, primarily European and American, from around 1500 to the present. In addition, there will be an opportunity to provide research assistance for upcoming rotations and exhibitions in the new building. Graduate student in art history, or a related field, with reading knowledge of one European language preferred.

Princeton University Preparatory Program Teaching Assistant and Museum Education Internship ( two positions available): This internship position has joint responsibilities serving as a Teaching Assistant for the Princeton University Preparatory Program (PUPP) and assisting in the Art Museum’s Education Department.

PUPP is a highly engaged, holistic college preparation and success initiative that fosters the development of students who have been historically marginalized. PUPP partners with five schools from our local region: Ewing, Princeton, Trenton, Lawrence, and Nottingham High Schools. This internship includes serving as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for PUPP’s art courses during the 2024 PUPP Summer Institute.  

The PUPP Summer Institute offers robust academic courses ranging from literature and writing to college preparation, math, art, sociology, and laboratory science. Courses are taught by master teachers from the region. Additional activities include an overnight leadership retreat, college visits, and trips to museums and cultural institutions.  

Art Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Art TAs are assigned to support the Art Studio course offered to all three PUPP cohorts each summer. The course is taught by a lead teacher with significant support from the Art TAs and additional support from cohort TAs who work more broadly with PUPP in the summer. Art TAs help develop and deliver curriculum in the Art Studio course including demonstrations and classroom leadership, as well as delivering brief lectures on artists and projects. The Art TAs also work in collaboration with the Art Teacher and Art Museum supervisor to plan and execute the art excursion day to a local or regional arts institution. The Art TAs play a crucial role with the students, balancing a fine line between mentor and teacher/leader. Some weekend and evening work required.  

Museum Education Responsibilities: This position will also work with the Museum’s Education Department, providing support for summer programs, K – 12 and adult engagement programs, and special projects. 

SKILLS REQUIRED : Strong candidates for the position should:  

• possess and be able to model strong academic, organizational, and communication skills
• be competent in art history and studio art  
• have an interest in museum studies  
• be energetic, self-motivated, flexible, and enjoy working with teenagers  
• be organized, effective task managers  
• be adaptable problem-solvers who can respond quickly to a dynamic work environment  

An interest in art/museum education, urban education, and/or college access for underrepresented students is a definite plus.  

Internship Program

The summer internship is a project-based learning experience. In addition to departmental responsibilities, interns receive a broad introduction to the Princeton University Art Museum’s collections and to the museum field through a five-day orientation program and weekly discussions with Museum staff.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students enrolled in any accredited college or university program and graduate students enrolled in any accredited post-baccalaureate program are eligible to apply.  While previous academic-year interns are eligible for a summer internship, previous summer interns are not eligible to apply. Princeton University students are given priority. 

Princeton University is an  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dates and Compensation

The 2024 program will run from  Monday, June 3, to Friday, July 26 . Undergraduates will be paid approximately $16.00 per hour and usually work up to 36.25 hours per week; graduate students will be paid approximately $22.00 per hour and can be part-time or full-time (depending on their institution’s funding restrictions as well as our own budgetary restrictions). Princeton graduate students are limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week. The Museum will offer on-campus housing to all interns. Housing will be provided from Sunday, June 2 (move-in), to Saturday, July 27 (move-out). Please note that we cannot provide housing outside of these dates.

How to Apply

Applications must include: a cover letter describing the applicant’s specific interest in the internship program, including the internship(s) of interest; academic and life experience that prepares the applicant for this program; and how a museum internship relates to the applicant’s larger educational or career goals. Applicants must also include a CV or résumé, at least one letter of academic recommendation, and an official academic transcript. The deadline for receipt of all materials is  8:00 p.m. eastern standard time (EST) on   Friday,   February 9, 2024 .  Please submit ALL materials electronically to  [email protected] .

Applicants may be contacted for interviews. Accepted applicants will be notified in early April. For additional questions, see our  FAQs . 

With Thanks

Summer internships are made possible, in part, by generous support from the Anne C. Sherrerd, Graduate School Class of 1987, Art Museum Fund, the Frelinghuysen Foundation, and the Joseph F. McCrindle Art Museum Internship Fund.

Museum Voices Internships at the Princeton University Art Museum

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for the Museum Voices Internship at the Princeton University Art Museum.  As part of the Museum’s general summer internship program, the 2024 Museum Voices internships will run for eight weeks from  Monday, June 3, to Friday, July 26 . All students, both undergraduate and graduate, currently enrolled in accredited college or university programs in any discipline are eligible to apply. Princeton University students, first-generation/low-income students, and students with racial and ethnic identities underrepresented in the art museum industry are encouraged to apply.

Interns have the opportunity to work in one of several departments, including curatorial, education, development, information technology, marketing, collections services, publications, or retail and wholesale operations. Based on the available internship positions listed below, summer applicants should select ONE internship in their application; however, the Museum cannot guarantee that applicants will be offered a position in their preferred department.

Interns are selected on the basis of their experience, academic training, and the needs of the Museum department.  Collections information research will be part of most interns’ experience. To learn about past summer internship projects, please watch our summer internship video series “ Interns at Work .”

Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant’s specific interest in the internship program, including the internship(s) of interest; academic and life experience that prepares the applicant for this program; and how a museum internship relates to the applicant’s larger educational or career goals. Applicants must also include a CV or résumé, at least one letter of academic recommendation, and an official academic transcript. The deadline for receipt of all materials is  8:00 p.m. eastern standard time (EST) on   Friday,   February 9, 2024 .  Please submit ALL materials electronically to  [email protected] .

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Munson summer 2024 j. craig heuss munson museum of art summer diversity internship.

Munson invites upper-level undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and with a strong interest in careers in the museum field to apply to the J. Craig Heuss Munson Museum of Art Summer Diversity Internship. Depending upon the availability of projects, the Heuss interns may work in a variety of Museum departments, including administration, collections care, education, exhibitions, development, marketing, or a combination of areas contributing to a broader experience. The internship is open to, but not limited to, students from ethnic and cultural backgrounds that are underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, or Native American descent, and individuals from the Refugee community. Munson does not place any restrictions on what constitutes diversity. Preference, however, will be given to those candidates who best identify how they will add to the diversity of Munson and the museum field generally.

Munson is committed to community engagement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Heuss intern will model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful, and will value collaboration across the organization.     

Requirements

Undergraduate students interested in participating in the program must have completed at least one full year of college.     

Summer 2024 internships are a minimum of six weeks and maximum of eight weeks in duration.

Interns work up to 37 hours per week (hours may be negotiable, depending on student availability and Munson need) and receive a stipend of $15 per hour. (Stipend does not include expenses or housing, but some travel funds will be available.) 

Interns must attend all training sessions and meetings required by their supervisor

Like all Munson staff, interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC.

Application Process Submit completed internship materials to April Oswald, Museum Education Director, Munson, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 or email .

Please include all of the following application materials:

Letter stating personal interests, reasons for wanting to work at Munson, desired learning outcomes for the internship, and potential benefits to Munson

At least two letters of recommendation from faculty

Munson will consider each student’s interests and determine the best match with currently available projects. Selected applicants will receive an interview with the Museum Education Director and other members of Munson staff as appropriate. 

Application deadline is April 1, 2024

About Us Munson is an internationally prominent fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions – Museum of Art, School of Art, and Performing Arts. The Institute was founded in 1919 and annually hosts some 600 events where patrons enjoy exhibitions, performances, art classes, and family-oriented activities. 

The Museum of Art is renowned for its art collection and iconic building designed by Phillip Johnson. It is among the nation’s most significant mid-sized art museums. Its renowned permanent collection is focused on 300 years of fine and decorative arts, with strengths in 19th-century American painting and decorative arts, 20th-century through contemporary painting and sculpture, and European Modernism paintings.   The School of Art offers a robust community arts education program featuring a wide range of art classes for the community at large. It also offers a college art program affiliated with Pratt Institute of Art and Design (Pratt Munson) where 200 students begin their bachelor of fine arts degree program at the Munson campus in Utica before completing their studies at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn. 

The Performing Arts division presents world-famous soloists and ensembles, rising stars, recitals with commentary, cinema, family programs, outdoor festivals and concerts, and a wide array of art-related events in the museum’s 270-seat auditorium or sculpture court, which seats 500 patrons. Regular attractions include a weekly film series, Concerts in the Court, Keyboard Conversations, the For Kids and Families programs, and an annual summer arts festival. 

Munson is located in the heart of New York State with easy travel to the Adirondack region, Cooperstown, Syracuse, and Albany, and just a few hours from Boston, New York, and Montreal. 

More information can be found here .  

General Internships

During the fall and spring academic semesters, internships are available for college and graduate students interested in learning about museum operations by working directly with staff. Interns work under close supervision with upper-level supervisors of departments in the areas of curatorial, museum education, collections management, or exhibition installation.

To apply, send a resume, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter noting your particular area of interest in museum work. The areas might be one or more of the following: curatorial (19th-century American painting or decorative arts, modern and contemporary art), collections management (overseeing and maintaining museum collection and records), exhibition installation (overseeing exhibition activity, including scheduling and installation), museum education (tours, school programs, public programs, workshops). Applicants uncertain about listing a specific area are welcome to indicate a general interest. Also, please indicate the dates you are available and the number of hours each week you are interested in working. Send application materials by mail to April Oswald, Museum Education Department, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 or by  email . For additional information, send an email or call (315) 797-0000 ext. 2144.

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The Mint Museum’s Internship Program is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable career insight into the daily operations of a museum.

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: July 8 Spring Semester: November 8 Summer Semester: March 8

Requirements & Info

• At least a 3.0 GPA in your major with a strong interest in the visual arts and a desire to work in the museum field.
• Interns must be available 15 hours a week during the 10-week semester.
• Completed Internship Application with an attached resume, and cover letter.
• One letter of recommendation from a college professor or employer emailed directly to Alexandra Olivares  [email protected] .
• Applications will not be considered without all four components: application, resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation.
• Majors in an arts related field is preferred. Examples include: Art History, Art Education, Studio Art, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, Library Studies, or English. Other intern positions available for Graphic Design, Communications & Media Relations majors or related fields.
• Interns will receive a stipend for their work at the end of the semester.
• Interns whose position requires direct contact with children will be asked to complete a background check.

“This experience has been invaluable for showing me exactly what goes on behind the gallery walls and meeting the people that make it all happen”

Internship Roles & Departments

Internships are available at both museum locations and in a variety of departments.

Accounting and Finance interns assist staff with a variety of accounting and financial tasks, such as: data entry, filing, budgets and budget reports, account reconciliations and various analytical review.

Advancement interns assist staff with a variety of tasks including: database entry, filing, assisting with the planning and implementation of fundraising events at the museum, conducting research on various topics including audience development, and donor profiles.

The Mint Museum Archives offers interns the chance to gain practical work experience in an environment that is meaningful, educational and fulfilling. Archives interns assist with collection acquisitions, accessioning, arrangement, description, digitization and outreach. Special projects can be accomodated on a case-by-case basis.

The Collections and Exhibition Design Intern assists the Exhibitions Designer on design development and planning for exhibitions and installations, organizing works of art and interpretive elements into engaging, immersive space. This internship offers hands-on training in the museum profession, working with museum collections, and an overview of skills and responsibilities required to design and produce museum exhibitions from the early planning stages through implementation. Related majors: architecture, interior design, graphic design and scene design.

Recommended areas of interest/skills:

• Highly motivated creative thinker
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with 3D Imaging Software
• Interest in Museum Standards and Practices

This internship will provide a broad range of practical registration and collections management experiences for participants considering a career in art history or museum collections. Interns may be actively involved in inventory, preventive conservation, copyright, photography, maintaining accession files, object numbering, conducting research on collection objects, database work, or other collections management duties. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and an acute attention to detail.

This internship will work closely with the Collections Photographer and will focus on building a strong skill set in photography and digital archives. The right candidate will receive a broad range of practical registration and collections photography experiences for participants considering a career in photography and museum collections. Interns will be actively involved in photography shoots, object handling, inventory, copyright, conducting research on collection objects, metadata application, database work, or other duties. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and an acute attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of photography necessary
• Experience working with Adobe creative suite a plus

The Marketing and Communications intern will assist the Communications team with key projects, including helping to produce museum publications, copyedit marketing materials, generate content for Inspired magazine, and identify marketing opportunities for the museum. The ideal candidate will have a background in writing, copyediting, public relations, or marketing.

Desired qualifications include:

• Experience with copywriting and editing
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

This internship will report directly to the Digital Media Manager and will focus on building a strong skill set in both content strategy and web management using analytic software, website content management system, and search engine optimization strategies.

• Interest in website management and optimization
• Experience with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Google Analytics Plus
• Some understanding of HTML necessary

The facilities intern assists in auditing existing conditions and special projects relating to buildings and grounds. The level of responsibility extended to the intern is based on individual skill levels. Those interested in an internship in this department must submit an application online.

The graphic design intern assists in the development and production of publications and exhibition graphics. The level of responsibility extended to the intern is based on individual skill levels. Those interested in an internship in this department must submit an application online.

The Information Technology intern assists in auditing existing conditions, technology asset management and special projects relating to Information Technology. The level of responsibility extended to the intern is based on individual skill levels. Those interested in an internship in this department must submit an application online.

Learning and Engagement interns assist Mint educators with art class setup and clean up. Individuals also help maintain databases, conduct research on exhibitions and artists, and assist in the Lewis Family Gallery .

Undergraduate and graduate-level library internship opportunities are available. Intern projects may include introductory or advanced cataloging, creation of marketing materials, social media, digitization efforts, and the creation of web pages for the library’s online resource, Mintwiki . Internships for academic credit may be tailored to specific academic project goals.

This internship will report directly to the Digital Media Specialist and will focus on building a strong skill set in mass communications through campaigns on social media channels and analytics. In addition, this internship will also build the student’s skill-set in both photography and video using the latest version of Adobe Creative Software to build an archival image/video database for the museum’s programming efforts.

• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite required
• Portfolio required
• Experience with Social Media campaigns
• Well defined writing skills

This internship will report directly to the Co-Leads of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility and will focus on strengthening the tenets of diversity that have been outlined in the Mint’s Strategic Plan.   

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Internships provide undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with valuable hands-on experience in a specific area of museum work at the Georgia Museum of Art. Internships at the museum: 

• are approximately 12 to 15 hours per week (unless otherwise specified)
• are available to students who are at least rising seniors in college
• are unpaid, volunteer experiences, with some exceptions
• meet the Experiential Learning requirement at UGA (undergraduate internships only)
• are non-credit, but the student may obtain course credit through an internship course in their respective departments. 

Interns have continued their careers in organizations such as the Seattle Symphony, Zoo Atlanta, Dreamworks, CNN, the UGA Foundation, the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Some have continued their careers in other museums such as the Michael C. Carlos Museum, the High Museum, the Creekwood Museum, Sotheby’s, LaJolla’s Scott White Contemporary Gallery and the William Doyle Galleries.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in its programs or activities.

For general questions about internships at at the museum, please contact Callan Steinmann, curator of education, at [email protected] or 706.583.0111.

Internship positions are available in the following departments:

Curatorial Interns

Interns working with museum curators assist with permanent collection research and with research and planning for temporary exhibitions. Students who would like to be considered for curatorial internships should submit a writing sample of 1 to 10 pages, a list of art history courses taken (with grades received), a cover letter, résumé/cv and the internship application.

Daura Center Graduate Intern

The Daura Center occasionally offers paid internships to graduate students. The Daura Center graduate intern assists the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art in organizing and researching the Pierre Daura archive and collection, as well as assisting with the museum ’ s programming in European art: research, exhibitions, publications and acquisitions. Please note that this internship is not available to students who are otherwise employed by UGA. If applying for the paid, graduate-level internship, please indicate this on the internship application. Submit your application along with a cover letter, résumé/cv and a writing sample of 10 to 20 pages.

Development Interns

Interns in the development department at the Georgia Museum of Art aid museum staff in maintaining the financials for the committees related to the museum. They gain knowledge of the inner workings of a not-for-profit organization and the work behind funding museum exhibitions, acquisitions, events and operational needs. Development interns will analyze year-end financial statements, attend board meetings and help with assembling financial information for contributing museum members. A background in Excel and an interest in development are preferred but not required. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Exhibition Preparation Interns

Interns in exhibition preparation assist in the gallery needs of the museum. Interns gain experience in art handling, design and exhibition preparation. No experience is necessary, but a basic knowledge of matting and framing techniques, art handling, carpentry skills and painting is preferred. Interns should also possess a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Education Interns

Interns in the museum ’ s education department develop educational materials based on the collection and help plan and implement educational programs and events. Students should have an interest in art, teaching art to others and learning about the different facets of museum education. A background in art, art history or education is preferred but not required. Interested students should complete the internship application and send it with a résumé and cover letter.

Exhibition Design

Interns in exhibition design will assist in the creation of digital models for upcoming exhibitions, the museum’s permanent collection and the museum’s building model. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and creative; all academic backgrounds are welcome. No knowledge of digital modeling programs required; in this internship you will be able to learn as you go. There will be some independent work as well as sitting in on design meetings with other museum staff members. Please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Graphic Design Interns

Interns in graphic design are generally undergraduate graphic design students. They design materials for the museum’s quarterly newsletter, for educational programs, and more, focusing on both print and digital design. Adobe Creative Suite experience required. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Publications Interns

Publications interns at the Georgia Museum of Art work on all phases of the museum’s publications, which include exhibition catalogues, brochures, scholarly books and the quarterly newsletter. They may write for the newsletter and the blog, edit rough drafts submitted by authors inside and outside the museum, proofread and copyedit materials from designers and printers, work on permissions for images, conduct research in the museum’s curatorial files and the UGA library, check facts, correspond with authors and museums or design materials to market the museum’s publications. English and comparative literature majors are preferred, as is a strong grasp of the mechanics of writing. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Public Relations Interns

Interns in public relations at the museum are generally (but not exclusively) undergraduate PR students who have completed their entry-level courses in the Grady School of Journalism. They focus on writing press releases and newsletter content, blogging  and pitching to publications. No art knowledge is necessary, but basic experience in press release writing is recommended along with general knowledge of social media best practices. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

Registration Interns

Interns in the museum’s registration department assist with the processing and cataloging of the museum’s collection as well as with research and planning for temporary exhibitions. They will become familiar with art handling, museum vault procedures, condition reporting, proper housing and storage of objects and the Museum Database (TMS) electronic record keeping. Interns must have superior organizational skills, pay great attention to detail and be able to sit at computers for extended lengths of time. Interns gain valuable experience in museum registration/collections management. To apply, please complete an internship application and send it with a cover letter and résumé.

If you are interested in any internship at the Georgia Museum of Art, please fill out the internship application below and submit it along with any other required materials.

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Although many people think that the only way to get a rewarding job is to follow the traditional process of applying to advertised positions, the truth is that there is a huge amount of unadvertised and “word-of-mouth” hiring that goes on, particularly by nonprofit organizations like museums and small local businesses.

Non-profits like museums often have very limited budgets, and so they may decide to only announce a job on their own website, rather than spending the money to post it on professional job boards.

Museums (like many colleges with their adjunct teacher pools) may also maintain a running candidate pool upon which they draw whenever positions open in the future. Thus, it makes sense to notify them of your interest and eligibility should an appropriate job become available.

Increase the range of your available job opportunities by writing letters of interest in current or future unadvertised jobs.

When applying for an unadvertised position, you will need to include a cover letter with your resume to state your interest as well as to start selling yourself.

The cover letter should highlight some of your most relevant qualifications and experiences, enhance your resume, and (hopefully) increase your chances of being called for an interview. Use examples from volunteer work and educational and work experiences which are relevant to the types of positions that interest you.

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Here's an example of a cover letter written for unadvertised development/administration positions at a museum. Download the cover letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online).

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Martina Applicant 123 Main Street Anytown, CA 12345 555-555-5555 martina.applicant@email.com

September 1, 2018

Ronald Lee Director, Human Resources The Science Museum 123 Business Rd. Business City, NY 54321

Dear Mr. Lee,

I am submitting my resume for your consideration with regard to future openings within the development department of The Science Museum.

My past experiences have prepared me well for a variety of development and administrative duties. As a Supervisor for my university's $2.75M Annual Fund, I maintain and report on a broad spectrum of donor-related information for over 100,000 alumni. This necessitates my familiarity with a diverse staff of both students and administrators, and an awareness of new and continuing initiatives. Additionally, as an intern at a premier clinic for science research, I developed databases for a vast number of patient records, which required self-initiation and excellent time-management skills.

Furthermore, as a Residential Advisor, I facilitate the planning and implementation of dozens of events in a variety of settings for 700 residents. Moreover, my degree in Biology emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, written and oral skills, and information analysis. These abilities would greatly add to my effectiveness as a member of a development team.

I am drawn to The Science Museum because I am committed to working in a field that promotes civic education, demonstrated by my past volunteerism and employment in university development. Given my my background in the sciences, I admire the contribution that The Science Museum makes to scientific exploration, and I would be honored to be a part of the development department.

My salary requirements are negotiable. I am looking forward to learning more about employment opportunities, and can be reached via email at martina.applicant@email.com or by telephone at 555-555-5555.

Martina Applicant

If you're sending a cover letter via email, you don’t need to list the employer’s contact information. Instead, list your name and the job title in the subject line of the email message.

Open your email message with a respectful,  professional salutation  before launching into your narrative text. Finally, remember to include your contact information (physical address, phone number, email address) in your email signature.

Tips for Getting a Development / Museum Job

If you picture yourself thriving within a non-profit development or museum job, consider volunteering for a position as a docent or an unpaid intern with the organizations you are interested in. Hiring managers typically prefer to fill new positions with either talented volunteers they themselves know or with candidates recommended to them, through word-of-mouth, by their current employees. Volunteering is typically the best way to “get your foot in the door” if you are an emerging professional with little related job experience.

If you are focusing on development, then keep a running list of events you have organized either as a college student or as a volunteer within your community. Include details about their budgets, their number of participants, and their ultimate fund-raising results. You’ll thus be armed with some impressive, quantifiable examples of your development prowess which will elevate your candidacy above those of others who can’t demonstrate comparable fund-raising or donor solicitation expertise.

If you’re still debating whether museum work is for you, here’s some information to consider. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most entry-level museum archivists, curators, and conservators require a master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, archaeology, archival studies, or library science for consideration. Museum technicians, however, typically only need a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields.  

In 2018, the median pay for archivists, curators, and museum workers was $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour). The job outlook between 2018 and 2018 is positive, with an anticipated growth of 9% in available jobs.  

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Wichita State University students are invited to apply for paid internships, which offer valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. These internships offer students invaluable experiential learning that is informative on both intellectual and practical levels. Tasks may include assisting with research for exhibitions, cataloging works of art, helping with publicity, participating in exhibition installations, working on programs, and giving exhibition tours. Internships for course credit in fulfillment of curricular requirements are available in coordination with many academic departments. Interns can earn up to $2,500 per semester.

To apply , please send a current resume accompanied by a cover letter to [email protected], summarizing your past experiences related to art and/or museum work, your goals for the future, and an explanation of why you would like to intern at a university modern and contemporary art museum. The application period is March 20-April 19, 2024, for internships during the 2024-25 academic year. Please note: We strongly recommend visiting the Museum's exhibitions and events, and exploring this website before writing the cover letter.

Ulrich internships are made possible through the support of the Stev Overstreet Ulrich Museum of Art Internship Fund . Additional funding is provided by The Kouri Museum Assistantship and the WSU Student Government Association . 

This internship was an invaluable experience for me. My work in the curatorial, education, and collections departments allowed me to grow in my  understanding of museum functions. From co-curating exhibitions, to organizing education events, to  condition reporting works from the collection, the hands-on experience I gained during this internship has  helped me become more well-rounded, informed, and confident in my abilities going forward. My  supervisors were wonderful mentors. They were not afraid to  challenge me, but were always ready to lend a helping hand if I needed it. I loved being part of the Ulrich  community, and I am confident the experiences and lessons that I learned during this time will help me in  my future endeavors. Nellie Elliott, former Ulrich intern

Internship Descriptions

Applications are accepted year-round. Deadlines are  November 10 for Winter and Spring internships and  April 1  for Summer and Fall internships.

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Internship opportunities at the Art Museum are offered in the following areas. They provide students the opportunity to become familiar with a range of art museum careers.

Collections Intern (Spring/Summer/Fall)

Who may apply : Miami University 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students majoring or minoring in a relevant field such as Art History, History, Anthropology, Classics, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, etcetera

Academic credit : 3 credit hours (requires meeting with advisor and course registration)

Internship begins : 1st or 2nd week of semester; varies during summer

Hours : 10 per week for 15 weeks; varies during summer

Location : Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, Oxford

Supervisor : Collections Manager/Registrar

Position Duties : This semester-long internship includes examination, documentation, research, and writing in regards to objects in the Art Museum’s collection and/or on loan for exhibition or intended gift. It may also include art handling, storage, and installation activities.

Learning Outcomes : Students will demonstrate understanding of collections management and registration methods in a collecting art museum.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of art and/or material culture history preferred
• Good writing skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Detail oriented, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with editing digital images
• Conscientious Membership in AMSO (Art Museum Student Organization) upon offer of internship

Application Materials

• Application form
• Cover letter
• Résumé which includes list of relevant college courses (completed & current)
• Writing sample or excerpt, 4-10 pages maximum
• Two letters of recommendation (MU faculty preferred)

This internship will broaden a student's knowledge of museum practice by offering behind-the-scenes access to objects and their associated information. It offers hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, which can bolster a student's resume as well as provide new ways of thinking about cultural contexts.

Curatorial Intern (Spring/Summer/Fall)

Who may apply : Junior or Senior students at Miami University in a relevant field (i.e. Art History, Studio Art, History, Anthropology, Archaeology) Two (2) interns per semester

Academic credit : 3 credit hours (Requires internship registration)

Internship begins/ends : First day of semester - Last day of semester

Hours : 10/week each intern - volunteer hours are welcome

Supervisor : Jason Shaiman, Curator of Exhibitions

Position Duties : This semester-long internship includes research, writing, selecting objects for exhibitions, development of critical thinking skills, supervised handling of objects, learning about museum practices and possible meetings with artists and collectors.

Learning Outcomes : Students will learn about interpretation, thematic development of exhibitions, writing labels, text panel and gallery guide content, exhibition design, installation techniques and collection's management.

• Basic knowledge of art history is preferred
• Good research skills
• Good writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Become a member of AMSO (Art Museum Student Organization)

This internship is a great résumé builder for those who desire to pursue advanced degrees in art history, architecture, studio art, anthropology/archaeology, museum studies, or seeking positions in a museum or gallery following graduation. This internship can fulfill the requirements for ART 391 Advance Research Methods or other departmental internships with permission.

Educational Intern (Spring/Fall)

Who may apply : Miami University 2 nd , 3 rd  or 4 th  year students majoring or minoring in a relevant field such as Art Education, Art Therapy, Art History, Fine Art (Studio), Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Elementary Education, etcetera

Academic credit : up to 3 credit hours (requires meeting with advisor and course registration)

Internship begins: 1 st  or 2 nd  week of semester

Hours : up to 10 per week for 15 weeks; varies during summer

Supervisor : Education Coordinator

Position Duties : This internship includes coordinating youth art-making activities that complement Art Museum exhibitions, programs and collections. It may also include assisting with museum education endeavors such as corresponding with area PreK-12 educators, administrators, museum docents and community collaborators, developing lesson plans, and creating digital educational content.

Learning Outcomes : Students will demonstrate understanding of museum education methods in a collecting art museum. 

• Creative; experience with making art and/or youth crafts
• Familiarity with editing digital images  

Membership in AMSO (Art Museum Student Organization) upon offer of  internship 

• Resume which includes list of relevant college courses (completed & current)
• Writing sample or excerpt, 3-5 pages maximum
• Two letters of recommendation  (MU faculty preferred)

This internship will broaden a student’s knowledge of art museum practices by offering hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, which can bolster a student’s resume as well as provide new avenues for educating youth audiences about art.

Video / Emerging Technology in Business Design (ETBD) / Web Intern (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall)

The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, pursues an active role in the overall cultural life of the southwest Ohio region, recognizing dual goals of public outreach and university collaboration in keeping with the broad scope of a university that emphasizes liberal education. As an accredited member of the American Association of Museums (AAM), the Art Museum establishes and maintains the highest standards of the museum profession in its policies, procedures and in carrying out its goals in the areas of collections, exhibitions, public education and research.

To further implement the Art Museum’s academic outreach within Miami University, the Marketing/Communications function has an active internship program geared towards students currently seeking degrees (Majors and Minors) in Arts Management, Marketing, Communications, and Interactive Media Studies. Interns will gain practical experience in exhibition publicity, brand management, and audience development in a museum setting with a focus specific to their area(s) of study.

Who may apply : Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Miami students

Academic credit : 2-3 credit hours

Paid internship : No

Internship begins/ends : First day of semester - last week of classes. Note: *One full-year Communications & Arts Management internships will be offered

Hours per week : 5-12/week for each intern (depending on credits)

Internship location : Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, Oxford

Internship Supervisor : Sherri Krazl, Marketing / Communications

Learning outcomes : Students will learn about Museum setting specific marketing and communications, strategic planning and publicity, and/or web and IMS through hands on application and projects specific to their areas of study and interest.

Projects and internship focus : varies from intern to intern based on student interest areas. Activities could include research; writing; planning; refining and enacting marketing communications plans, strategies, and tactics for targeted audiences; video; photography; graphic design; layout; event planning, web design; social media; content marketing; digital branding; measurement; reporting; application work; game / contest creation; and interactive / engagement solutions.

Requirements

• Art appreciation
• Strong research skills
• Strong writing
• Good communication
• Desire to learn in a creative environment
• Sample of related work / online portfolio, video samples, project samples, web samples

Arts Management / Marketing / Communications Intern (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall)

The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, Oxford, pursues an active role in the overall cultural life of the southwest Ohio region, recognizing dual goals of public outreach and university collaboration in keeping with the broad scope of a university that emphasizes liberal education. As an accredited member of the American Association of Museums (AAM), the Art Museum establishes and maintains the highest standards of the museum profession in its policies, procedures and in carrying out its goals in the areas of collections, exhibitions, public education and research.

Internship begins/ends : First day of semester - last week of classes. Note: *One full-year Communications internship will be offered

Learning outcomes : Students will learn about Museum setting specific marketing and communications, strategic planning and publicity, and/or web and ETBD through hands on application and projects specific to their areas of study and interest.

Projects and internship focus : varies from intern to intern based on student interest areas. Activities could include: research; writing; planning; refining and enacting marketing communications plans, strategies, and tactics for targeted audiences; video; photography; graphic design; layout; event planning, web design; social media; content marketing; digital branding; measurement; reporting; application work; game / contest creation; and interactive / engagement solutions.

Preparator Intern (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall)

Academic credit : 1-3 credit hours (requires meeting with advisor and course registration)

Internship begins : 1st or 2nd week of semester; varies during summer/winter

Hours : 10 per week for 15 weeks; varies during summer/winter

Supervisor : David Dotson, Preparator/Building Manager

Position Duties : This semester-long internship includes assitance with art handling, framing & mounting, conservation, storage, and installation activities.

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Jonathon Engels, formerly a patron saint of misadventure, has been stumbling his way across cultural borders since 2005 and is currently volunteering in the mountains outside of Antigua, Guatemala.  For more of his work, visit his website and blog .

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