Penn Museum Summer Interns Contribute to Collections, Exhibitions, and Cultural Heritage Projects
The Penn Museum's 2025 summer internship program involved 15 participants from various academic backgrounds working across multiple departments. Interns gained practical experience in areas including marketing, public programs, exhibitions, conservation, family programs, cultural heritage research, archives, and collections management. Specific projects included preparing for the 2026 Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries, updating exhibit labels, developing community events, and conducting research on ethical museum practices. The paid program aims to provide career development through hands-on work and weekly educational activities.
Key facts
- 15 interns participated in the Penn Museum's 2025 summer internship program
- Interns worked across departments including Conservation, Exhibitions, and the Penn Cultural Heritage Center
- Projects included preparations for the Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries opening in 2026
Entities
Institutions
- Penn Museum
- Temple University
- Rutgers University
- Vassar College
- University of Vermont
- Bowdoin College
- West Virginia University
- Sciences Po Paris
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Simmons University
- University of California, Berkeley
- Cornell University
Locations
- Philadelphia