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2026 internship applications are now closed. Thank you!

Gain practical knowledge and experience in the field

Interested in a Museum career? Strawbery Banke's ten-week summer internship programs offers training and field experience to both undergraduate and graduate students. Interns assist professional staff, interact with the public, conduct research, provide administrative support, and learn how Strawbery Banke brings history to life for more than 100,000 visitors annually. Additionally, interns receive a stipend and optional free on-site housing in one of the Museum’s historic houses.

The Museum seeks talented people of all backgrounds, cultures, races, ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Internships are ten weeks in length and require the intern to work 37.5 hours per week.

    2026 summer internships will begin on June 1st and end on August 7th. Exact start and end dates are mutually decided upon between the intern and their supervisor at Strawbery Banke.

  • Yes. Interns receive a $2,750 stipend, which is dispersed in two installments. Payment is dispersed after completion of weeks 5 and 10.

  • Yes. Optional free on-site housing is provided in Hough House, which is open to all interns regardless of sex or age. While common areas are co-ed, the bedrooms are single-sex based on the gender with which each intern identifies, and inters should expect to have a roommate for the duration of their stay.

  • Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in academic institutions are encouraged to apply. Please review the internship descriptions for any additional qualifications.

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