250 Con is designed to be a galvanizing and unifying moment for the history field as we enter the final year of preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. This once-in-a-generation milestone presents an unprecedented opportunity to elevate our field’s relevance, impact, and reach. We would greatly appreciate your help promoting 250 Con
Read moreThe J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee of the Society of American Archivists is asking you to submit a nomination for the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award! Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. The individual’s or institution’s contributions may
Read moreRegistration for Building Museums is now open! More information on the Symposium, Conference Hotel, and how to register here: https://midatlanticmuseums.org/building-museums/. Review breakout sessions in the 2025 Building Museums™ Preliminary Program.
Read moreThe National Museum Publishing Seminar is the only program of its kind in the world. It wasfounded in 1989 to provide resources for and build a community of publishing professionals inmuseum settings. Since then, the field has grown dramatically to include new roles, such aschief content officers, colleagues in interpretation and education, and community membersfrom
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to announce its 2024 award recipients, honoring excellence in the museum field. The award ceremony will take place as part of the Association’s upcoming Annual Meeting at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 8-10, 2024. This year’s theme is “Optimism, Outrage & Outcomes” with
Read moreGet recognized for a recent building project! A Buildy Award nominee must have completed a museum-related construction project within the five-year period of 2018-2023, and the project must have been substantially complete and opened or reopened to the general public for at least one year prior to the submission deadline date of November 7, 2024.
Read moreThe HueCultures Northeast project will provide key insights on museums and cultural centers founded and led by Black, Latino/x/e, Indigenous, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other ethnic communities in eleven states and one district: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington D.C. The project will result
Read moreMAAM is pleased to introduce this year’s 2024 Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, the Ronay Menschel Director and President Museum of the City of New York. At MAAM’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 9, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from Stephanie Hill Wilchfort during The Stephen Weil Memorial Keynote Address, sponsored by
Read moreCultural Competence Learning Institute (CCLI) is pleased to introduce the CCLI Actionable Insights Tool, an innovative online course designed for museum professionals. This self-pace, self-guided platform is meant to help individuals and museum teams transform the way you think about and serve your communities; improve equity and inclusion practices in your museum; and help you create a more
Read more“Interpretation is a purposeful approach to communication that facilitates meaningful, relevant and inclusive experiences that deepen understanding, broaden perspectives and inspire engagement with the world around us.” The National Association for Interpretation’s annual conference will be held in St. Augustine, Florida December 3-6. We are expecting 600 interpreters from around the world, from park rangers, environmental educators,
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