Archaeology, History & Museum Studies
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Are you into unearthing incredible stories, ancient artifacts, or exhibits and archives in museums? Well we've got internships for you! Just picture it—working with Roman antiquities, preserving memories in Vienna, or working in a university archive in Santiago. When you 'go' with IES Internships, you're going to get the experience you want!
Check out some of the many internship opportunities students have had in the past! The lists below aren't exhaustive, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you'd like additional placement examples. While exact placements can vary each year, once you confirm your place in a program, the on-site Internship Coordinator will work closely with you to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.
Archaeological Excavation & Documentation
Internships Abroad
A Rome intern worked at an archaeological research organization investigating historical sites around the Eternal City. They excavated. documented, and contributed to the research on the digs of cultural heritage sites dating back to 70 A.D.
Historical Research
Internships Abroad
A Vienna intern worked for a historical institute dedicated to preserving 20th Century Jewish memory across Europe through a first-of-its-kind interactive database. They had the opportunity to assist with exhibition work, conduct and present research, and even help turn that research into other content such as podcasts.
Museum Curation
Internships Abroad
A Berlin intern worked at a national history museum with a collection of more than million artifacts of German history. The intern assisted with promoting new exhibitions, revising publications for English-language translation, and managing the museum's collections databases.
- Historical institute in Vienna dedicated to preserving 20th Century-Jewish family stories across Europe
- London-based academy for public debate, modeled after the legacy of the Enlightenment
- Museum and research center in Berlin focusing on LGBTQ+ history and culture
- Royal Charter charity association in London supporting the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of history at all levels of education in the UK
- University archive in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art
- Historical institute in Vienna dedicated to preserving 20th Century Jewish family stories across Europe
- History and iconography documentation center in Rome
- Museum and research center in Berlin focusing on LGBTQ+ history and culture
- Royal Charter charity association in London supporting the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of history at all levels of education in the UK
Examples of Archaeology, History & Museum Studies
Internships Abroad by Location
Archaeology, History & Museum Studies internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Can you imagine yourself working in one of our incredible locations? Our staff are excited to find the perfect placement for you. Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships Representative to learn more!
I have learned how to analyze artifacts, wash marble, and deal with the public. It helps me because I want to go into the field of Museum Education, and getting a behind-the-scenes view of how to find artifacts and handling them outside of a museum space is very important.
