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Rates for 2026
| Type name | Price (USD) | Notes | |
| EARLY BIRD RATES END FEB. 2, 2026 | |||
| Museum Professional MAAM Member (Early Bird) | $350.00 | For those working for a museum or related non-profit entity. | |
| Museum Professional Non-MAAM Member (Early Bird) | $450.00 | For those working for a museum or related non-profit entity. | |
| All Other Professionals MAAM Member (Early Bird) | $550.00 | For those working as an architect, designer, consultant, owners rep, engineer, or another industry partner. | |
| All Other Professionals Non-MAAM Member (Early Bird) | $625.00 | For those working as an architect, designer, consultant, owners rep, engineer, or another industry partner. | |
| RATES AFTER FEB. 2 | |||
| Museum Professional MAAM Member | $425.00 | For those working for a museum or related non-profit entity. | |
| Museum Professional Non-MAAM Member | $525.00 | For those working for a museum or related non-profit entity. | |
| All Other Professionals MAAM Member | $650 | For those working as an architect, designer, consultant, owners rep, engineer, or another industry partner. | |
| All Other Professionals Non-MAAM Member | $700.00 | For those working as an architect, designer, consultant, owners rep, engineer, or another industry partner. | |
| One Day Only | $315.00 | ||
| Student | $150.00 |
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Building Museums™ Scholarships
MAAM is excited to offer a limited number of Building Museums™ Scholarships to support museum professionals and students in attending the conference. Selected recipients will receive full, complimentary registration and a unique opportunity for professional growth, networking, and engagement in the field. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded.
Who Can Apply:
- Professionals or students affiliated with museums, libraries, historical societies, and/or related graduate programs. First-time attendees in the museum field and those from historically underserved groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Recipients are expected to:
- Attend the full conference: Recipients will receive complimentary conference access. Active participation in all scheduled sessions and events is required to maximize the professional development benefits of the conference.
- Assist with sessions and events: Recipients will help support conference logistics, including keeping time for speakers, distributing surveys, and performing other duties as assigned.
Scholarship applications will be reviewed based on the following:
- Financial Need: Demonstrate barriers to independently covering conference expenses.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Preference will be given to applicants from underrepresented groups or those whose participation would contribute to a more diverse and inclusive conference experience.
- Application of Knowledge: Plans for applying and sharing knowledge gained from the conference with colleagues, institutions, or peers.
MAAM is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the museum field and encourages applications from candidates whose participation reflects the wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Apply Now – Deadline February 8, 2026
Ready Aim Build
Ready, Aim, Build! – A Museum Planning Workshop
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
8:30am–4:30pm
Attendance is limited to forty (40) participants. This workshop is designed exclusively for museum professionals and individuals working within cultural or historic preservation institutions. If space permits, consultants, vendors, and other industry partners may be admitted. All participants must be registered for the 2026 Building Museums Symposium to attend.
About Ready, Aim, Build!:
During this full-day workshop, our multidisciplinary collective of museum experts provide a roadmap of best-practices to guide you through your museum capital project with lessons gleaned from decades of experience in projects like yours. Delivered through a mix of presented content, targeted activities, and open dialogue, our industry experts in institution planning, design, engineering, costing, and construction will lead you through the critical steps of a successful capital project–from inception through to opening day and beyond. The session includes a special guest speaker from an institution who has been in your shoes before! Leave with an intimate knowledge of a time-tested process that will lead to success on your next project. Box lunch provided to participants. Please note this is a full day workshop; this will limit your ability to participate in pre-conference day tours.
Registration Price:
- $85.00 – MAAM Member
- $125.00 – Non-Member
Next Steps:
Once you complete this form, your submission will be reviewed by the Program Committee on a rolling basis. If accepted, you will receive follow-up instructions for registering for this workshop and will be invoiced separately. Priority will be given to museum professionals and those working within cultural or historic preservation institutions.
If workshop space remains, invitations may be extended to consultants, vendors, and other industry partners; however, please note that this may occur on a limited or last-minute basis.
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 Building Museums Coordinator 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/Slack channels, and the Building Museums™ Virtual Symposium 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.
Registration Cancellation Policy and Refunds
If you need to cancel your registration for Building Museums, we will provide a refund of the ticket price, less a $20 processing fee, up to Monday, February 24, 2025. We must receive your refund request in writing, by email, or in a written statement through WildApricot no later than Monday, February 24, 2025 explaining the need for a refund. After Monday, February 24, 2025, no refunds will be granted.
Accommodation Request Policy
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is committed to ensuring our events are accessible to all attendees. To assist us in meeting your needs, please submit any accommodation requests no later than three weeks prior to the conference.
Requests submitted after this deadline will be considered; however, we cannot guarantee that accommodations can be arranged after this timeframe.
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.