Thanks @FreakingOutFragonard! That's really kind of you to offer insights as someone doing the hiring job. I am currently applying to museum internships in the U.S. and BOY IS THE COMPETITION INTENSE.
I had no idea internship opportunities appeal to so many post-MA students, and so was really bummed out when I found out I was competing with so many qualified candidates with far stronger academic backgrounds than me, but it's always worth trying.