High School Internship Program
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Program overview
High school students interested in museum work, natural history, science communication, and exploring both science and non-science museum careers.
Eligibility
Currently enrolled high school student in grades 9–12; age 15–18 at the start of the internship; able to write and converse fluently in English; able to commute to NMNH for the full duration. · Must be located within the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area, within commuting distance of the National Museum of Natural History for the full duration of the internship program.
Key details
- Organization
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
- Type
- High school summer internship
- Location
- Washington, D.C. (must be within commuting distance from D.C., Maryland, or Virginia)
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Application deadline
- March 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- 24 hours/week for 8 weeks
- Application status
- Closed
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.