Do you know a museum professional who is making a difference? Now is the perfect time to recognize their work by nominating them for the 2026 blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List. Each year, the blooloop 50 highlights people who are shaping the future of museums and cultural organizations. The list recognizes leaders, innovators, and changemakers
Read moreThe history and museum community needs advocacy but often struggles with where to begin. What does advocacy look like for the country’s thousands of small and mid-sized organizations, so often strapped for time, money, staff, and other resources? This is where AASLH’s new state and local advocacy effort, Speak Up for History comes in. This initiative offers a hub
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums is pleased to share the following opportunity from the Long Island Museum Association (LIMA) and Long Island Historical Societies (LIHS). The organizations are accepting proposals for their inaugural Long Island Museum Conference, taking place Monday, December 7, 2026, at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City, New York. This
Read moreMuseums have always played an important role in supporting their communities. They inspire curiosity, foster connection, preserve culture, and create spaces where people can learn, reflect, and heal. Increasingly, museums are also being recognized as valuable partners in promoting health and well-being. That’s the idea behind Museums on Call, a growing national initiative led by
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March 17–19, 2027 | Historic Biltmore Los Angeles The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is excited to announce that the Building Museums™ Symposium 2027 will take place March 17–19, 2027, at the Historic Biltmore Los Angeles. For more than three decades, Building Museums has been the leading national conference dedicated to museum planning, design, construction,
Read moreMuseums Moving Forward (MMF) invites museum professionals from across the field to join an upcoming virtual program exploring the latest findings from their 2025 report, Workplace Equity and Organizational Culture in US Art Museums. During this session on Wednesday, August 5 at 12 pm ET, MMF will share key field-wide data insights, with a special
Read moreThank you to everyone who joined the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) Board Open House. We were delighted to connect with members from across the region and share more about MAAM’s governance, strategic priorities, and opportunities to help shape the future of our organization. The session provided an overview of the role of the Board
Read moreTuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1 pm-2 pm Virtual The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) invites you to a MAAM Board Service Open House (Virtual)—an informal session for those interested in learning more about serving on the MAAM Board of Directors. This program offers a look at board service, including roles, responsibilities, time commitments, and
Read moreGood news! The submission deadline for proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference has been extended to Monday, May 11 at 5:00 PM. If you’ve been considering submitting but needed a little more time—this is your chance. The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Annual Conference is a space for sharing innovative practices, hard-earned lessons, and forward-thinking ideas
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Building Museums™ Symposium Buildy Award: the Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington, D.C.) and the Jackson Hole History Museum (Jackson, Wyoming). In addition, three projects have received Honorable Mentions: the Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha, NE); the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education,
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