Monthly Archives: February 2016

Summer Internships at the Toy and Miniature Museum

National Toy and Miniatures MuseumThe National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is accepting applications for their summer 2016 internship programs.

The museum is looking for three Summer 2016 Education Interns. Educations interns facilitate the museum’s summer children’s program series, which explores various aspects of the collection through tours, workshops, and gallery presentations. Interns will gain meaningful professional experience in museum education and public speaking by delivering public programs and leading pre-structured, hands-on workshops. Applications due March 14, 2016. For more information or to apply, students can visit the museum’s website at http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/internships/ or visit http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2016-Education-Internship-Description.pdf.

The museum is also seeking a Curatorial/Exhibition Development Intern for Summer 2016. The curatorial intern will gain experience in museum research and exhibition development while working closely with the museum curator. The intern will primarily be responsible for developing a small photographic exhibition featuring a loaned collection of images of 19th century children and their toys. Applications due March 14, 2016. For more information or to apply, students can visit the museum’s website at http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/internships/ or visit http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2016-Curatorial-Internship.pdf

Lastly, the museum is seeking a Summer 2016 Collections Management Intern. The Collections Management intern will play an essential role in improving the documentation of the museum’s collection. The intern will process recent acquisitions of 20th century dollhouses, dollhouse accessories, and play sets currently in storage. Applications due March 14, 2016. For more information or to apply, visit the museum’s website at http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/internships/ or visit http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2016-Collections-Management-Intern-Description.pdf