Careers with The Private Museum

Internship Opportunities
The Private Museum provides a unique platform for individuals to gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into the multifaceted world of museum programming and operations. Interns will work closely with our team across various departments, including Fundraising & Outreach and Exhibitions & Programmes. Through this immersive experience, interns will collaborate with our staff to support the planning and execution of exhibitions and outreach programmes.
As an active internship provider, The Private Museum partners with institutions such as Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, and Nanyang Technological University to offer opportunities for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
About The Private Museum
The Private Museum is a non-profit private museum in Singapore founded by Singaporean philanthropist, art collector and real estate developer, Daniel Teo, together with his daughter Rachel Teo in 2010. Fuelled by passionate patronage for the arts, the museum aims to be an alternative platform to bridge the gap between the private and the public. It supports the exchange of ideas across cultures, educational initiatives, artistic and curatorial collaborations with collectors and practitioners of the arts.
With a vision to promote art appreciation, the independent arts space engages local, regional and international audiences from all walks of life. The Private Museum is a registered Charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) since 2010 and 2015 respectively.
Requirements
Our internships are ideal for post-diploma and undergraduate students who have a strong interest in art and aspire to build a career in arts administration.
Successful candidates should:
- Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
- Possess interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Pay close attention to detail and demonstrate sound organisational abilities;
- Be proficient in general computing skills.
How to Apply
For more information about internship opportunities, or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to info@theprivatemuseum.org and natalie@theprivatemuseum.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Full-Time Opportunities
The Private Museum is a platform to encourage and facilitate greater artistic and cultural exploration. If you’re interested about connecting communities through art, culture, and heritage, join us in making private collections accessible to the public, supporting artists and arts communities, and sparking meaningful conversations through enriching programmes and initiatives.
For more information about full-time positions at The Private Museum, or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to info@theprivatemuseum.org and natalie@theprivatemuseum.org. We look forward to hearing from you!