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58th Annual Conference
Montana's Museums: Revolutionary New Beginnings
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Please note: to register multiple people, you must complete a separate registration for each one using a unique email address. If they already have a MAM membership/profile, use that email to prevent duplicate profiles. Call for Proposals Welcome to the Museums Association of Montana! Whether you’re a veteran professional, recent graduate, board member, volunteer or an interested community member, your desire to share, learn, and grow enhances Montana's cultural heritage. In 2026 our conference theme joins the America 250 commemoration “Montana’s Museums: Revolutionary New Beginnings!” at the newly opened Montana Heritage Center in Helena March 11-13, 2026. This year's conference expands our understanding of the United States' founding and Montana's role in shaping the American story. By inspiring communities to develop exhibitions, collecting initiatives, and public events that reflect local and national narratives we highlight Montanans achievements and innovations. We look forward to your attendance - and welcome your professional expertise and sense of exploration by hosting a conference session or workshop. Has your institution found new ways and methods to serve your traditional audiences while increasing outreach to non-traditional groups and demographics? Discovered some useful innovations in your administrative practices and financial development? Then in the Spirit of ‘76 consider yourself a revolutionary, and we want to hear about your “Revolutionary New Beginnings!” Through a dynamic blend of education, engagement, and collaboration our three-day anchor event serves as a catalyst for year-round programming. Sessions related to America 250 are especially welcome and urge you to respond to our call for session and workshop proposals. Each session is one with 1-3 presenters. Formats include lectures, panel discussions, general roundtables, or something new and experimental. Workshops offer hands-on learning for half-day or full-day sessions and provide opportunities to brush up or learn new skills. Professional development is conjoined with a lively series of social networking events - see your old friends in the Montana museum community and make some new ones! Proposals will close at midnight on January 31, 2026, and you will be notified by February 6, 2026 either way. Please contact us at museumsofmt@gmail.com for more information and join us for MAM 2026 and America's 250th in Helena! SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS MAM scholarships cover all conference registration costs for members who are first time attendees, new to the museum profession, or demonstrate financial need.
Publicly recognize your colleagues' work by nominating them for our annual awards. Nominations are open for activities that took place in 2024, with awards to be presented at the 2025 conference. Click below to access the nomination forms. Nomination deadline: SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING Your support allows us to continue to offer accessible professional development to Montana's museums, strengthening both them and their communities. Sponsors receive complimentary registration, tote bag inserts, exhibit space, and more. Conference Sponsorship Opportunities 2025.pdf
Advertise with Tote Bag Inserts Promote your organization, product, or service. Simply provide 100 pieces of literature, stickers, or small items prior to the start of the conference, and we'll insert it in every attendee's bag. Deadline: March 1 $50 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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March 11-13, 2026
Montana Heritage Center 225 Roberts Street Helena, MT 59620
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