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 sitting on a bench in a busy art gallery sketching in notebooks.

The Museum offers internship opportunities for college and graduate students interested in careers in art museums, as well as New York City–area high school students.

A grand museum interior features light tall marble columns, a wide set of stairs with a large painting at the top, and two visitors walking up the steps.
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.