Curatorial Intern (4 months)

The Museum’s Mission

The Britannia Mine Museum is a self‑sustaining, non‑profit organization, that creates accessible learning experiences to inspire discovery and connection through guided interpretive programming, self‑exploration opportunities, and the preservation of our historical site and artifacts.

Summary of Role

The Curatorial Intern provides support to the Museum’s Curatorial Team through the development and execution of specific projects. The primary project will involve the research, planning, and design of a small‑scale exhibit for museum visitors. After becoming familiar with the Britannia Mine Museum’s history, current strategic plan, mission, vision, and values, the intern will select a topic grounded in the museum’s collection and interpretive priorities.

The secondary component of the intern’s project will focus on the in‑person, verbal interpretation of objects, photographs, and archival documents from the museum’s collection...