Curatorial Research Assistant - Anonymous employee Whitney Museum Employee Review

4.0
30 Oct 2016
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Pros

Amazing curators and exhibition programming; small staff, so it's a very hands-on workplace; see a project from beginning to end; passionate people who believe in the work they do

Cons

Not compensated well, as it is a non-profits arts institution and it's in one of the most expensive cities in the world; expected to do a lot, long hours, lots of events, for not much pay

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5.0
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Pros

- the small but mighty team is really close knit and down to earth - director/manager is great and really reasonable - really good to get an intern familiar with classical graphic design standards

Cons

- definitely no option for a full-time conversion after internship ends

5.0
6 Apr 2026
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Pros

The Whitney truly cares about intern professional growth, and they have many events for interns to get immersed in the museum as well as the broader space. You get to genuinely contribute and make an impact in your department.

Cons

Be prepared to be proactive and self-starting, as it is a fast-paced environment where you should be able to hit the ground running.

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