Hearst Summer Internship
Institution: Whitney Museum of American Art
Deadline: January 15, 2026 (rolling admissions; some positions may close earlier)
Location: New York City, United States (hybrid)
The Hearst Summer Internship is a full-time, paid, nine-week program designed primarily for undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience within a leading contemporary art museum. The internship combines structured training, departmental work experience, professional development opportunities, and exposure to museum professionals through a weekly speaker series.
The 2026 program will run from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with interns working onsite at least three days per week. Participants must be available Monday through Friday, seven hours per day, for the full duration of the program.
Generous support for the Hearst Summer Interns program is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
Internship Format
- Full-time, nine-week paid internship
- Hybrid format (minimum three days onsite per week)
- Placement in a specific museum department for the entire program
- Weekly speaker series with curators and museum professionals
- Curator-led tours and visits to peer institutions
Compensation & Benefits
- $6,500 stipend for full participation
- Free admission to most New York City museums
- Employee discounts at museum restaurants and retail store
- Invitations to exhibition openings
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to rising and graduating seniors who have completed at least three years of academic coursework before the start of the internship
- Some positions may require graduate-level training and/or professional experience (as specified by department)
- Former Whitney interns are not eligible to apply
