The Ringling offers a variety of opportunities for college students to engage with its collections and staff to develop professional and practical skills in pursuit of academic and career goals. Explore what The Ringling has to offer and let us know if you have any questions by emailing [email protected].
Student Discounts
Currently enrolled college students receive free or discounted Museum Admission when presenting a valid College ID at the Admissions desk upon entry.
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College Group Visits
We invite higher education faculty, staff, and students to leverage The Ringling’s resources to benefit their research, coursework, and in-person learning. College educators are invited to schedule a visit for student groups that are enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Visits should be requested by completing the visit request form.
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Internships | Fellowships
Learn from dedicated professionals working in one of the largest university art museums in the United States. We offer academic experiences across multiple departments, venues, and collections— all supported by Florida State University. Interns and fellows collaborate with staff to publish research, develop, and implement public programming, and put theory into practice.
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Academic Connections
When Florida State University (FSU) began its stewardship of The Ringling in 2000, all FSU students gained access to The Ringling’s 66-acre bayfront campus, its collections, and staff expertise. FSU’s College of Fine Arts has two graduate studies programs featuring in-residence internships at The Ringling with oversight by the Associate Director of Academic Affairs + Collections.
Department of Art History | Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies (MCHS)
The Ringling Course is an optional, two-semester (fall-spring) internship at The Ringling allowing admitted graduate students to complete their Master of Art Program in Museum and Cultural Studies (MCHS). MCHS interns rotate through front of house, back of house, and arts administration departments during their fall semester. Fall semester builds foundational skills and introductions to most Ringling operations. During their spring semester, interns complete one or more skills-based projects focused on their own career / academic interests that help propel them to success after graduation. Graduate coursework, professional development, and cultural enrichment are included in The Ringling Course.
Department of Art Education | Museum Education and Visitor-Centered Curation (EC)
Admitted graduate students in FSU’s Museum Education and Visitor-Centered Curation program (M.A and Ph.D) may elect to study at The Ringling for at least one semester. Interns work in the Education Department and complete projects supporting The Ringling’s education and public programming. Interns work with dedicated program professionals within the following program areas: Adults, Youth and Families, School and Teachers, Community Relations and Outreach, and Education and Training.
