Art Galleries & Museums
Albright Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
The art gallery has a number of internship positions every semester in a variety of fields and paid summer internships. For more information, please contact the Education department at (716) 270-8282, internships@albrightknox.org.
Eastman Museum
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
The George Eastman House has internship opportunities in the House working on George Eastman’s own collections. Please contact the Coordinator of the Museum Studies and Public History minor if you are intersted.
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Located in the heart of Rochester’s Art District, the art gallery has a limited number of competitive internships aimed at those interested in museum work. They have deadlines and application requirements on their website.
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)
137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
The originator of Rochester’s First Friday Citywide Gallery Night, RoCo’s internship program places applicants in all aspects of running and coordinating the arts organization. For more information, call (585) 461-2222.
Historical Societies & Archives
Most local towns have archives and often the need for interns to help with cataloging and exhibit research. The list below represents only a small fraction of what is available, but are the societies/archives we have worked with the most. Please feel free to contact others. A very completed list of area historical societies and archives is available.
City of Rochester Historian
Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
The City Historian Office routinely accepts college interns from both the undergraduate and graduate levels to assist with day-to-day tasks and special projects within the office. For more information, contact Christine Ridarsky, City Historian, at (585) 428-8095 or by e-mail at Christine.Ridarsky@libraryweb.org.
Cobblestone Society & Museum
14393 Ridge Road
Albion, NY 14411
The Cobblestone Museum is a National Historic Landmark in Orleans County. Summer internship opportunities are available for students with an interest in local history. For more information, contact the Director at director@cobblestonemuseum.org or (585) 589-9013.
Historical Society of Elba Museum
Maple Avenue Extension
Elba, NY 14058
For more information on internship opportunities at this site, email ElbaHistorian@gmail.com, (585) 757-3027
Ogden Town Historian’s Office
269 Ogden Center Road
Spencerport, NY 14559
The Ogden Town Historian is looking for willing interns to help with cataloging, oral histories and other tasks. For more information, contact Carole Coburg at (585) 617-6127 or by e-mail at carcob@rochester.rr.com
Ontario County Historical Museum
55 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
This very vibrant historical museum and society seeks student interns to help with exhibits and cataloging. More more information, call (585) 394-4975.
History Museums
Most local towns have archives and often the need for interns to help with cataloging and exhibit research. The list below represents only a small fraction of what is available, but are the societies/archives we have worked with the most. Please feel free to contact others. A very completed list of area historical societies and archives is available.
Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill Road
PO Box 310
Mumford, NY 14511
There are two main types of internships at this outdoor museum. Summer internships work as historical re-enactors and help out with the exhibits. If you have skills in woodworking or other trades this can be useful to them. For more information, contact Brian Nagel, director of Interpretation Bnagel@gcv.org.
The museum also sometimes needs research done on their exhibits. This can be done outside in the summer and in archives rather than at the Mumford site. For more information, contact Patricia Tice, Curator, John L. Wehle Art Gallery at (585) 538-6824 or by e-mail at Ptice@gcv.org.
Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC)
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
RMSC offers guided tour internships on specific topics. For more information see and apply on their website.
Strong Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square Drive
Rochester, NY 14607
The museum has specific needs to be filled every semester. Check their website for different types of internships, but you can always fill out a general internship application and give them your interests as well..
Brockport Internships & Opportunities
You don’t have to look too far to find opportunities. Through the SUNYBrockport, there are a variety of internships available.
SUNY Brockport Washington Program
444 North Capital Street NW, Suite 221
Washington, DC 20001
Summer (open to all majors) and semester (Political Science majors, but others can apply) internships are available in the nation’s capital, including possibly the Smithsonian Museum. For more information, call (202) 403-8507 or e-mail at washington@brockport.edu.