For students
As a student, you can learn about the university's unique cultural heritage and actively participate in the museum's activities in various ways. The collections stores accept interns every semester but are also open if you want to study an object in the collections or need help with an essay topic. You can visit exhibitions in the museum, which is free of charge for all students at Uppsala University. There is also the opportunity to work extra as a student guide.
Internship at the collections
Are you studying at Uppsala University and interested in doing an internship in the collections?
Gustavianum welcomes interns in its collection storage facilities (though not in the public museum).
The museum’s three collection storages contain historical and archaeological objects, art, and coins.
If you are interested in an internship in one of the storage facilities, please contact your department, which will help establish contact with Gustavianum.
Application Deadlines for Internships at the Collection Storage Facilities
Applications for the Autumn Semester
Application deadline: 1 April
Notification of internship placement: 8 April
Applications for the Spring Semester
Application deadline: 1 October
Notification of internship placement: 8 October
The Art Collection
During May–June 2026, the Art Collection will unfortunately not accept interns. The Art Collection accepts two interns per semester. The internship period is 7.5 credits, lasting 5 weeks.
The Coin Cabinet
The Coin Cabinet normally accepts up to two interns in the Fall Term, either 15 credits (10 weeks) or 7.5 credits (5 weeks).
Intern Hilda Magnerus from The Master Programmes in History examines a galvanometer from the early 20th century.
Essay topics
Gustavianum's collections are open to all students. If you have questions or would like to pay a visit, you are welcome to contact the respective collection store. We are happy to discuss ideas with students who are writing papers. In consultation with your department, we can suggest a topic related to our collections. In addition to immersing oneself in an interesting subject, it is a good opportunity to get to know Gustavianum.