Program and Registration

Registration is now open! Early Bird rates are available through September 26.
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Conference Registration Rates

Attendee Type

Rates

MAAM Member

$325 (Early Bird); $385 (Regular)

Non-Member

$385 (Early Bird); $445 (Regular)

Presenters

Session Presenter, Full Conference

$250

Session Presenter, One Day

$125

Your Session Only

Contact MAAM: info@midatlanticmuseums.org

Other

MAAM Member, One Day

$200.00

Non-Member, One Day

$250

Emerging Museum Professional

$250.00

Student $175 (full); $100 (one day)

 

Fellowship Opportunities

Each year at the Annual Conference, the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) awards between six to ten fellowships for individuals to attend the conference. Our goal is to limit financial barriers to fellowship applicants so they can focus on professional development and networking.

MAAM offers 2 fellowships:

  1. Bruce Craig Fellowship: This fellowship is geared toward emerging museum professionals (fewer than seven years of experience in the field) and graduate students currently enrolled in a graduate school program concerning museum studies or a related field of study. Applicants must not have previously attended a MAAM Annual Meeting as a Fellowship recipient.
  2. Fellowship for Diversity: This fellowship welcomes applicants who are members of diverse communities, including applicants of diverse gender identities, LGBTQIA+ applicants, applicants of color, and other applicants representing underrepresented groups. Applicants must not have previously attended a MAAM Annual Meeting as a Fellowship recipient.

 

To qualify, applicants must be a museum professional, current graduate student, or new to the museum industry. Applicants must be either residing in a state within the MAAM region, attending school in the MAAM region, or currently working within the MAAM region. MAAM’s jurisdiction includes: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C.

Applicants will be evaluated and selected by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Awards Committee. Applicants will be notified via email if they have received a fellowship by end of September.

Selected fellows receive:

  • Complimentary registration to MAAM Annual Meeting
  • $150 stipend
  • 1 year Individual Membership to MAAM

At this time, MAAM is unable to cover travel expenses or accommodations.

If selected, MAAM Fellowship recipients will be expected to agree to the following terms:

  • Conference Attendance: Scholarship recipients will receive a code to use to register for the conference at no cost. Active participation is essential to maximize the benefits of this invaluable professional development opportunity, so scholarship recipients are expected to attend all scheduled conference sessions and events.
  • Assistance with Sessions and Events: Scholarship recipients will be assigned session(s) where they will keep time for speakers, distribute surveys, and other duties as assigned.
The application deadline is September 22, 2025.

Registration Cancellation Policy and Refunds

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.

Code of Conduct

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.

Photography Policy

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.

Questions? Contact us at info@midatlanticmuseums.org
PO Box 4 Cooperstown, NY 13326

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