Opportunities

Five individuals working around a table at a laptop and using a microscope to look closely at an artwork.
Career opportunities at The Met are as varied as the cultures represented in the Museum’s collection, and require all levels of training, experience, and education.
Two young people engaged in an art class, one drawing with a pencil and the other holding their work and looking up smiling, amid a group of peers.
High school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates are eligible for internships at The Met.
Three men stand in a painting restoration workshop, examining large paintings on easels. One man in the background is in a light blue shirt and khaki pants, and is seen from behind. The other two face the artwork; one with a notebook, the other listening. They are surrounded by framed portraits paintings and altarpieces.
Fellowship opportunities for junior and senior academics, postdocs, and museum professionals to conduct research at The Met.
A volunteer leads a group of visitors on a tour in the American Wing. The volunteer is gesturing towards and discussing an oil painting in The Met collection.
The Met is committed to welcoming audiences that reflect the diversity of New York City. Volunteers are a key partner in this mission, helping The Met create an inclusive environment where everyone can connect with art and find inspiration.