Curatorial Internship, Summer 2023
The New-York Historical Society seeks a qualified intern to assist with object-based research and documentation related to an upcoming exhibition on the history of pets in New York. Working with the curator of drawings emerita and the museum director, the intern will examine objects, documents, photographs, and ephemera in New-York Historical’s Museum and Library collections, conduct primary and secondary research, and contribute to the development of the exhibition checklist and pertinent bibliography. In addition to gaining experience in exhibition research and planning, the intern will receive training in the museum’s collections database (The Museum System, or TMS). The ideal candidate has a background in American history and/or art history, experience with primary research, and excellent organizational skills.