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The Smithsonian hires about 1,200 summer interns. These summer internships revolve around museums and include curation, marketing, photography, and research. Smithsonian offers a mix between paid and unpaid internship. 

Throughout your Smithsonian internship, you'll work with experts in their fields on one-of-a-kind projects. You'll also have access to our world-class libraries and research facilities.

But it's not all work—you'll also receive special discounts, invitations to exclusive events, and behind-the-scenes tours of Washington's top destinations.*

Smithsonian internships are designed to allow interns the opportunity to help produce world-class programs, exhibits, and research. Interns will have an opportunity to make a real impact, develop personally and professionally, and learn from people who are experts in their fields.

As the world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian spans 19 museums, the National Zoo, cutting edge research facilities, and extensive education and outreach programs across the world. At any given time, the Smithsonian employs 6,000 workers, thousands of researchers, volunteers, and hosts 1,000 interns yearly. The Smithsonian is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and operates museums and facilities in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Panama.*

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