The museum does not award college credit itself, but most US colleges and universities will recognize academic work performed while interning at the museum. Contact your school s registrar or career planning office for more information. Because of limited funding, most internships at the Museum are volunteer positions. Many interns limit their hours at the Museum and find part-time jobs around DC to pay for food and housing. Stipends are available for a limited number of minority internships through the Smithsonian s Office of Fellowships and Grants .
Interns stay on college campuses, with friends or relatives, or find an apartment .
Summer is the season for interns in DC and most of the major universities open their doors to guests from the end of May to mid-August. This is the best low cost, short term housing choice, but spaces are limited so it is best to contact them as soon as possible for the upcoming summer. Below are links for more information. A more complete list of housing resources is available through our office. Although the museum is certainly more casual than Capitol Hill, interns should wear appropriate office attire.