What type of experience can you gain at
The Johnson County Museum of History?
Since The Johnson County Museum of History has both a large collection of artifacts and a Genealogy Library, interns can gain valuable experience in several areas. This experience may prove to be a stepping-stone into your future career.
Archival Opportunities – Library Science/History/English Degree
If you have every thought about earning an IMLS degree or working with an archive collection, our museum has a large collection of paper and book resources. Learn proper storage and cleaning techniques as well as reorganization and indexing.
Conservation Techniques – Museum Studies/History
We are a smaller museum and our conservation equipment and techniques are limited to space and safety constraints. Even with these limits, our museum can provide several opportunities in conservation techniques, including cleaning of artifacts (paper, books, and three dimensional) and proper preservation techniques for museum collections.
Exhibit Development and Installation – Art/History/Museum Studies/Education
Whether you are an art student, History major, or thinking about a museum career; exhibit design, development and installation are all part of the museum experience. Our museum has several opportunities for students to express their creativity and to help install new exhibits. Also great experience if you are thinking about being a curator.
Genealogy Library – Education/Library Science/History
Our Genealogy Library has a wonderful collection of books and paper resources such as abstracts, deeds, and marriage and death records. Working with this collection can provide valuable knowledge about Johnson County history and the past occupants of Johnson County. The library also provides experience in indexing, cataloging, and researching of library materials.
Registrar Experience – History/Museum Studies
Part of our large collection has been recorded in a museum database, but we are currently trying to update our database by entering the rest of the collection. This duty not only provides excellent experience in data entry, but also teaches museum nomenclature and proper numbering techniques.
Public Relations/Event Planning – Public Relations/History/Museum Studies
The Johnson County Museum hosts over 20 programs, special events and exhibits each year. Each of these events must be advertised to the general public. A public relations intern will help develop press releases, fliers, program schedules, website development and other related tasks.
Questions? Interested in more information? Call the museum at (317) 346-4500 or fill out the interest form below: