College Students
As a college student, there are several ways that you can engage with the Walters. We hope the following opportunities support your academic and professional development goals, and your well-being too. Join one of our pre-scheduled programs designed for college students by following the links below. first-served basis. For more information, please contact us.
Tour the Museum
Explore the collections and learn what we do to care for the objects in our museum.
Schedule a Self-Guided Tour
Looking to visit the collection of the Walters Art Museum? Communicate with us to make sure that the museum space is available at the time you want to visit.
Request a Docent-Led Tour
Want a general introduction to the museum? Book a “Highlights of the Walters Collection” tour with a docent. Great for orienting yourself to the cultural landscape of Baltimore.
Register for a Midtown Cultural Cohort Tour
Join us in historic Mount Vernon for a walking tour of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Walters Art Museum. Each institution’s staff will briefly introduce their space and explain how students can use the resources at each site. Upcoming tours include Get to Know the City! on Thursday, September 5, 1-3:30 p.m., and Primary Sources and Archives in Baltimore on Thursday, October 3, 1-3:30 p.m.
Request a Curator-Led Tour
Interested in a specific exhibition or content area? Contact us to arrange a tour with our curators. Availability varies.
Register for a Staff-Led Conservation Lab tour
Interested in a career that combines science and art? Join us for a tour guided by conservators and scientists in the Department of Conservation, Collections, and Technical Research. You will learn about the work being done to preserve the Walters collection and will visit three conservation laboratories. Tours will be offered the weeks of October 7, November 4, and November 11. Times to be coordinated after receipt of email expressing interest. Capacity: 10 participants.
Register for a Behind-the-Scenes Conservation Tour of Objects of Curiosity
Learn more about art conservators and their role in exhibitions by joining us for a gallery tour of our current installation, Objects of Curiosity: What Will We Discover? Hear more about careers in conservation and see the work of our conservators in the gallery. Tours will be offered the weeks of October 7, November 4, and November 11. Times to be coordinated after receipt of an email expressing interest. Capacity: 20 participants.
Come to a Career Panel
Love art and museums? Are you thinking of working in cultural heritage? Meet with Walters staff members and hear about the varied journeys that led them to careers in the museum world. This is perfect if you are curious about museum jobs and how to prepare for them. Career Panels will be offered the weeks of October 28 and December 2. Times will be coordinated after we receive your email expressing interest. Capacity: 20 participants.
Work with Us
We have several paid opportunities for college students.
Teach a Sketching Session
Are you studying art education? Consider teaching Sketching Sessions, a program in which we invite the public to join us for an evening of drawing in the galleries with light art instruction. To apply to teach a sketching session, submit a resume, a faculty letter of recommendation, and a draft lesson plan. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Play Music for a Sketching Session
Are you a musician looking for a chance to perform in public? Accompany our gallery drawing program for 45 minutes as a soloist or for the entire 90 minutes as part of a duet. Apply to play music for a sketching session by submitting a resume and recording of a performance sample. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Apply for an Internship or Fellowship
Each summer, the Walters hosts interns across various departments. Complete this form to be notified when applications open. Learn more about specific fellowships and internship opportunities. Other job opportunities are also available.
Volunteer
Interested in supporting our mission and the Visitor Promise? Apply to join our Volunteer program. The volunteer application has more information.
Prep for Class
Reference Museum Research
Did you know the Journal of the Walters Art Museum is freely accessible online? The articles in the Journal provide information about objects in the Walters collection. View the objects at the museum, then use the scholarship to support your classwork.
Use Online Resources
Are you curious to see something in person? Most of the collection has been photographed and is available for you to use under a Creative Commons Zero license. Browse our large collection of rare books and manuscripts online, or check out our online collection to find out if an artwork is on view. Note: If an object is not on view, email us to see if we can arrange for you to see it.
Attend an Event
We offer a variety of programs and events covering a wide array of academic topics. Check out our calendar of events page for more details.
Make Art with Us
Check out our events calendar for upcoming art-making opportunities that aim to support well-being and encourage you to tap into your creative side. All levels of experience are welcome—just bring yourself and we’ll provide you with the materials.
- Sketching Sessions
Enjoy live acoustic music as you sketch in our galleries. Light instruction is provided.
- First Thursdays: Make and Mingle
Bring a friend or make a friend at this program aimed to combine socializing and art making. - Drop-in Art Making
Create your own work of art through themed lessons inspired by our collection and exhibitions.