Museum Internships

During the summer, Brandywine Museum of Art seeks undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in American art and the Brandywine Valley’s arts and cultural community for experiential learning opportunities. Interns will gain an in-depth understanding of specific areas of museum work by participating in departmental activities and projects under the supervision of mentoring staff. Through practical museum training, hands-on projects, off-site field trips, and networking opportunities, interns will prepare for careers in museum fields.  

The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is committed to increasing the diversity of our internship cohort and encourage applications from those who are members of groups currently and historically underrepresented in museum staff. We strongly encourage students who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races, LBGTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, and/or those who are first-generation college students.  

Application Deadline

Applications for Summer 2026 internships are due by end of day Sunday, March 1, 2026. The reviewing and interview process will take place in March, and interns will be notified of selections by mid-April. A stipend of $3500 will be allocated to each intern. Interns may also seek course credit, with further discussion and arrangements between their university and our staff.  

All internships require on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA, but there will be some work from home opportunities. Unfortunately, the Brandywine Museum of Art is not accessible by public transit and only by vehicle.  

To apply for an internship, please submit the documents listed below to [email protected], indicating in the subject line which internship(s) you are applying for. If you have any questions, please call the Education office at (610) 388-8120.

• A resume, including a list of any relevant coursework
• A cover letter describing the experience you hope to gain from this internship (including course credit, if applicable) as well as how your unique perspective and experiences would contribute to Brandywine’s mission
• A completed demographic form, using the following link:  https://forms.gle/vdxwMRWsDcnWj9HL7

Collections Management Intern

The Registrar’s Office manages the collections by cataloguing acquisitions, maintaining records, conducting inventories, and condition reporting. Another component includes supervising storage, and arranging packing, shipping, and insurance for loans to and from the museum. This internship is an opportunity to assist the registrars and preparators with: record keeping, inventory and storage projects, data entry, and image management. Two primary projects for this summer include assisting with the museum’s annual framed inventory and organizing and digitizing object files related to the Scaife Dollhouse collection. Interns will develop essential museum skills in database management, condition reporting, and inventory procedures. An art history, museum studies, or studio art background is required; excellent organizational skills and basic computer literacy are essential. This internship requires on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA but also has some work from home opportunities.

Curatorial Intern

The Curatorial Office orchestrates the conception of exhibitions and collection installations, while simultaneously performing research on objects. The internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of curatorial work including the many phases of exhibition development, improvement and expansion of research skills, learning curatorial record keeping, and writing didactic texts. The curatorial interns will assist the Museum’s curators as they conduct research on the collection, organize future exhibitions, and select work for installation in the galleries. This year, interns will also work to research objects in preparation for an exhibition on the Battle of Brandywine in 2027 as well an exhibition on the intersection of contemporary art and environmental preservation. Other projects include research on the Wyeth family of artists and American illustration.The interns will work directly with the curators, performing tasks critical to the department’s advancement. An art or art history background and/or strong humanities training are required as are excellent writing and research skills. This internship requires on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA but also has some work from home opportunities.

Education Intern

The Education Department engages visitors of all ages with the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions through dynamic programs and interpretive materials. This internship is an opportunity to learn more about museum education by working alongside staff to assist with designing and leading craft activities, scavenger hunts, adult gallery talks, and additional programs. Program audiences include children, families, and adults. This summer will also include an opportunity to work on writing content for our digital guide. Interns will develop essential skills in museum interpretation, visitor engagement, and art supply management. An art or education related background is preferred but not required. This internship requires on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA but also has some work from home opportunities.

Marketing and Digital Media Intern

The Marketing Office offers a hands-on internship which provides students pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or Marketing with an opportunity to gain experience working on a variety of real-world design projects. Interns will gain practical experience working on a wide range of initiatives, including print design, email marketing, social media content, and photo/video projects, with a particular focus on art exhibition design. This internship is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in the arts, museums, and cultural organizations. Applicants should have a foundational background in print and digital design and be comfortable with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Figma. Strong typographic skills and an interest in pursuing exhibition design are a plus. A portfolio with samples of relevant design work is required. This internship is primarily in-person in Chadds Ford, PA, with some opportunities for remote work.

Research Center Intern

The Walter and Lenore Annenberg Research Center houses the museum’s reference library, archives, and special collections that support the research of the art collection. Research Center collection highlights include materials such as manuscripts, rare books, scrapbooks, and photographs, pertaining to the Wyeth family of artists, Howard Pyle and his students, and American book illustration. This internship is an opportunity to learn about the management of an art library through projects such as assisting with reference queries, training in preservation methods, archival processing, and preparing and writing finding aids. This year’s internship will have a heavy focus on archival processing and reprocessing of legacy finding aids as we continue building upon our new ArchivesSpace database. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as strong research, writing, and communication skills are required. A background in library science and/or archival studies is preferred, as well as familiarity with ArchivesSpace. Current library science or archives management students at the graduate level are encouraged to apply.  This internship requires on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA.

Wyeth Study Center Intern

The Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center (WSC) is a research and collections care facility on the second floor of the Brandywine Museum of Art, centered on more than three thousand works of art by Andrew Wyeth, plus important holdings of rare books and archival materials. Ongoing work of the WSC includes local and national exhibition development, publications, collection digitization, supporting researchers, and the development of the Andrew Wyeth Catalogue Raisonné. The WSC intern will have the opportunity to contribute to upcoming exhibition projects, as well as developing key skills of museum work including print and digital records management, rehousing archival materials, historical research, and public communications. Experience in researching, writing, and/or handling art is desired. Self-motivation and the ability to work on aspects of projects independently is required. This internship requires on-site work in Chadds Ford, PA but also has some work from home opportunities.