The Museums Association of Montana (MAM), founded in 1967, serves our members and the entire Montana museum community by aiding and providing professional development opportunities through our quarterly newsletters, annual conferences, and other workshops and events.

We also celebrate professional development with three annual awards presented at our conference. The Yegen Award, named for the organization's founder, Peter Yegen, Jr., honors outstanding contributions toward the advancement of Montana's museums. The Jack Lepley Museum Person of the Year Award recognizes excellence in the museum profession. The Best New Exhibit Award highlights outstanding and innovative exhibits that debuted across the state. Our conference scholarships provide avenues for museum professionals to achieve the highest standards of excellence.

As a collective voice for our members, MAM strives to monitor issues and legislation important to museums, education, and culture, not only at the state level but through advocacy efforts at the regional and national levels. Montana’s museums and historic preservation agencies are vital components to healthy communities and a driving force in our economy. They preserve, document, and commemorate the history of this splendid place we call home.

Together, we protect Montana’s past, provide guideposts against which we can measure our current and future actions, and set standards by which we can continue to excel.