Internship Description
The purpose of this internship is to offer graduate students in art history or decorative arts an opportunity to gain practical curatorial experience within one of the most remarkable historic house museums in the United States.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Curatorial, Collections, and Archives & Special Collections teams on a variety of research and documentation projects. Tasks may include assisting with exhibition preparation, cataloguing objects, reviewing archival materials, and contributing to ongoing publication and collection management initiatives. Interns will also have opportunities to meet with museum professionals, pursue independent research, and explore Washington D.C.’s cultural institutions.

This internship offers a comprehensive introduction to curatorial work within a museum setting that bridges fine and decorative arts, historic preservation, and public engagement.

About Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Located in Washington, D.C., Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is the former residence of businesswoman, philanthropist, and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post. The museum is internationally renowned for its exceptional collections of Russian imperial art—including Fabergé eggs—and 18th- and 19th-century French decorative arts. The estate also features one of the nation’s finest orchid collections and twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens. Through its exhibitions, research, and publications, Hillwood preserves and celebrates the artistic legacy and collecting vision of Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Application Procedure
Complete the online application and submit the following:

• Case study:
  Write and submit a case study (500 words):Examine how the collecting and display of 18th- and 19th-century French decorative arts in American museums shaped transatlantic cultural dialogue.
• Resume
• Cover Letter