Volunteer

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and interns. Experience the fun and educational excitement offered at the New York State Museum. 

Did you know that the New York State Museum cares for and studies over 15 million specimens, artifacts and works of art that reflect over 175 years of research in earth sciences, biology, and human and cultural history? Each year our exhibits and programs attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to upstate New York. With the help of our dedicated volunteers and interns, the museum provides a fun and educational atmosphere for our daily visitors. Will you join our team?

The New York State Museum offers a variety of interesting and educational opportunities for volunteers and interns. Choose from assisting in research laboratories, assisting in our interactive children's area we call "Discovery Place", helping school children in our after school program, or working with visitor services providing information and special programs to visitors. 

Whether you are retired, a professional, a student or just have a skill and time you would like to share, the New York State Museum will welcome you as a valued volunteer or offer an educational and exciting internship.