Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to seek internship credit hours to gain experience in different types of museum work, including registration, cataloging, conservation, exhibit development, and outreach. Most of our past interns have been students in the departments of Anthropology, Art, and History, but students of any background are welcome to apply. If you are earning aGraduate Certificate in Museum Studies, the University Museum is also a great place to fulfill those internship requirements. If you are interested in an internship, please contact the museum staff at museum@nmsu.edu.  

Our collections consist mostly of archaeological, ethnographic, and historical objects. While most of these objects were created and used by cultures in this region, we also have a small number of objects from various parts of the world. As an intern at the University Museum, you will help us learn about, conserve, and exhibit the objects in our collections, while also gaining valuable hands-on experience. We understand that most interns are attending classes and can be flexible with scheduling work time for this internship. Many of our interns have gone on to professional careers in museums after their internships at the University Museum, and we are happy to have you!