The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Annual Meeting is an annual conference dedicated to fostering excellence in museums by providing our region’s museum professionals with high-quality professional development, networking opportunities, and special events.
Access Annual Meeting registration now. Early Bird registration rates are available now through September 1, 2024. The 2024 Preliminary Program is available for review.
Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting for any reason after registering, please send an email to info@midatlanicmuseums.org requesting a refund less a $20 administrative fee. Refund requests will be granted through September 30, 2024 however no refunds will be processed after that date.
Hotel rooms are now available for the 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Book your room at a discounted rate online here or by calling call 1-877-999-3223 and refer to: MAAM 2024 Annual Meeting. The discounted room rate will be avaiable until Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST.
A limited number of volunteers will be accepted to support the annual meeting. Please take time to fill out this application so we can place you based on your interest and availability, and submit this form no later than Friday, September 20, 2024. One day volunteers are required to work 2 shifts. Full conference volunteers are required to work 4 shifts total. Complimentary registration is available for full or one day registration based on availability. Please feel free to contact Kahla DeSmit at director@midatlanticmuseums.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Storytelling is at the core of what museums provide, but time and resources can be limited for community museums and smaller cultural organizations. Join the Community Museum Network (MAAM Affiliate)* to learn about why we should be working toward capturing community stories and economical and practical ways you can get started and move your project forward.
As a result of this workshop you will learn why stories should be captured; discuss who should be recording; identify easy and inexpensive tools; review recording best practices and rights and permissions; consider distribution; and practice with a new friend. Plus, enjoy a chance to network after the workshop; networking event is included with workshop registration. Workshop: $45 MAAM Members/$60 Non-Members.
*The Community Museum Network is a newly-formed initiative that aims to connect community museums and those wanting to develop more community-driven practices in their organizations.
What does it mean to be a community museum? Are you one? Do you aspire to operate more like a community museum? Are you curious about what it means to be one? Join us for this meet and greet networking event to learn more. Museum professionals and Industry Partners are also welcome. This networking event is included with the Capture and Release Workshop registration. Networking Event only: $10 per person for non-registered workshop attendees.
MAAM understands the importance of safety and comfort in attending live networking events, and we want to be transparent in our commitment to providing a safe experience for all attendees. We are following current New Castle County and CDC COVID-19 protocols.
Out of respect and kindness towards your fellow attendees, and with the new boosters being a much closer match to currently circulating variants than prior vaccines, MAAM strongly recommends that attendees be vaccinated and boosted before attending the Annual Meeting.
If you are not feeling well and have any symptoms of COVID-19 please stay home or in your hotel room. Do not attend the Annual Meeting until you have tested negative for COVID-19. Masking during the conference is a matter of personal preference.
For more information on public safety, please visit New Castle County Public Health page. https://www.newcastlede.gov/2011/COVID-19-Resources
Should state or local guidance change, we will notify attendees ASAP. If you have any questions, please contact MAAM at info@midatlanticmuseums.org.
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment free of bias and intimidation at all of our in-person and virtual events. In accordance with federal and state laws and with non-profit best practices, MAAM expressly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, physicality, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran, or any other protected classification.
Discriminatory or harassing behavior by or towards any staff, volunteer, contractor, member, fellow, presenter, participant, vendor, or other person participating in MAAM programs or activities will not be tolerated.
Reporting
Anyone who experiences or witnesses any violation of MAAM’s Code of Conduct should report the incident to MAAM’s Executive Director or a member of the Board of Directors as soon as possible.
If you witness sexual harassment or assault, respond first to the affected person’s needs and safety. Support that person if they choose to report the incident but respect their decision to report or not report.
MAAM is not an adjudicating body. However, MAAM will receive complaints to support addressing grievances associated with MAAM programs and activities.
Consequences
MAAM is committed to enforcing this code of conduct at all levels of its organization. Unacceptable behavior will result in immediate removal from MAAM message boards, chats, Facebook groups, Discord channels, and the MAAM Virtual Conference and MAAM Membership without refund.
MAAM reserves the right to prohibit participation in future programs and activities as well as the right to rescind association awards, fellowships, and/or and revoking or prohibiting membership.
If you need to cancel your a la carte registration for the Annual Meeting, we will provide a refund of the ticket price, less a $20 processing fee, up to 7 days prior to the start of the Annual Meeting start date. We must receive your refund request in writing, by email, or in a written statement through WildApricot no later than 7 days prior to the start of the Annual Meeting explaining the need for a refund. Those who choose to purchase a MAAM membership to attend the Annual Meeting will not receive a refund for failure to attend the conference.
By registering for and attending this event, you grant the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) and its authorized representative permission to film, photograph, or otherwise record your participation in the event. You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by MAAM without your prior approval in any form and for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, promoting MAAM. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation. You release MAAM, its officers, and employees from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording taken during the Annual Meeting.