Missouri Botanical Garden

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Organization Description

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden studies, researches, and preserves plants around the globe. The Sachs Museum is a part of the Garden and presents narratives that combine botany, history, and art to share this work.

Program Information

Tasks/activities students will be performing for this opportunity:

  • Researching exhibition subjects in all scholarly disciplines and writing thorough synopses for the Curator to explore potential projects and social media content.
  • Researching and writing objects/artworks/artifacts/specimens for inclusion in exhibitions, label writing, and other projects as assigned.
  • Assisting Curator in researching and developing museum policies, community contacts for potential collaboration, and subjects for social media communications.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • None of these criteria apply.
Address 
4344 Shaw Boulevard
St. Louis, CA 63110
United States
General Phone 
(314) 577-5160
Website:
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Nezka Pfeifer
Job Title
Museum Curator, Sachs Museum
Phone
(314) 577-5160
Email
npfeifer@mobot.org
Program(s) 
Internship
iSchool Internships
Organization type 
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Hours of operation 

M-F 9-5

Maximum students 
1