April 25, 2026, marks American Battlefield Trust’s 30th annual Park Day. Each year, thousands of history and museum enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, and more come together in a volunteer effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine. This milestone year brings together historic sites and museums nationwide during National Park Week, National Volunteer
Read moreThe Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF), a public-private partnership between FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution, is supporting response and recovery efforts of Maryland’s arts & culture sector – and the public. · Cultural Institutions · Arts Organizations · Individual Artists and Performing Groups
Read moreStudy will measure the economic, workforce, and community impact of museums across all regions of Maryland The Maryland Museums Association (MMA) has announced the launch of a comprehensive, statewide economic impact study to measure how museums contribute to Maryland’s economy, workforce, tourism industry, and quality of life. The study is being conducted in partnership with Parker
Read moreThe International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection’s 27th Annual Conference, Seminar & Exhibits will be hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, April 18-22, 2026! The Foundation’s 2026 conference will be held at the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton, with additional programming at the National World War II Museum, the Historic New Orleans Collection, and other New Orleans cultural icons. This not-to-be missed
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,
Read moreThe Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to share our newly adopted Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will guide our work over the coming years as we continue to serve, connect, and advocate for museums across the region. This plan reflects months of thoughtful discussion, reflection, and collaboration among MAAM’s Board of Directors, staff, members,
Read moreHow is climate change shaping museum work today—and how might it shape what comes next? Conference speakers Elizabeth Shatto and Scott Shatto, who will present “Climate and Changing Approaches to Museum Programming” on Tuesday at the Small Museum Association Conference, are inviting the field’s help with a short survey that will directly inform their session.
Read moreThere is so much good happening in the museum world — and today, we’re celebrating it together. We are thrilled to share that our latest Good Museum News video is now live! This ongoing collaborative series spotlights the inspiring accomplishments of museums from across the country: new exhibitions, community partnerships, groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, recognition and
Read more“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless it is faced” – James Baldwin, 1962. The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) hosts Museum Workers Advocacy Day annually, providing a platform for not only museum professionals but also cultural workers from all sectors and levels of experience to come
Read moreThe Preservation Publication Award committee welcomes nominations of outstanding preservation-related works of relevance to the North American archives community that were published in 2025. Nominated works may include articles, reports, chapters, or monographs in an audiovisual, digital, or print formats. Works may cover topics related to analog or digital preservation. To learn more about this
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