Museum Apprentice Program

A paid teen internship at the Brooklyn Museum where NYC high school students learn about art and museum education, build lesson plans, and teach audiences of all ages with guidance from museum educators and curators. Apprentices earn $17 per hour, and second-year apprentices serve as leaders at $18 per hour, for up to 180 hours a year. The cohort runs from November to August, meeting Thursday afternoons during the school year and Wednesday through Friday in July and August.

Offered by Brooklyn Museum. Internship for high school students in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts, Museums, Education, Public Speaking

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Brooklyn, New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Museum Apprentice Program

When is the Museum Apprentice Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Museum Apprentice Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Museum Apprentice Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Brooklyn, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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