Organizations

Organizations Links

• Museum Store Association International organization representing museum store professionals by providing members educational resources and information.
  
• Association of Systematics Collections Dedicated to the support and enhancement of natural history collections and institutions which preserve them.
  
• Association Museums New Brunswick Not-for profit organization which represents institutions and individuals interested in the preservation and promotion of New Brunswick's cultural, natural and artistic heritage.
  
• Registrars' Committee - Western Region Contact information and calendar of events for the RC-WR, a support organization for museum registrars and their associates.
  
• The Netherlands Museums Association Serves the interests of the museum field and speaks on behalf the museums.
  
• Mountain-Plains Museums Association Organization of museums in the western plains region of the United States. Information on the association and membership.
  
• Alabama Museums Association Includes Alabama exhibitions, museum news, and membership information.
  
• Canadian Museums Association National organization for the advancement of Canadian museums.
  
• Hawaii Museums Association Communication and cooperation among the staff of Hawaii's museums. Includes publications and a directory of Hawaiian museums.
  
• Masonic Library and Museum Association Association to assist and support Masonic libraries and museums and those individuals charged with the collection, management and preservation of the Masonic heritage.
  
• Association of Independent Museums Representing independent museums in the United Kingdom, improving standards, and contributing to national policy making.
  
• Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums ALHFAM is the museum organization for those involved in living history programming, living historical farms, agricultural museums, and outdoor museums of history and folklife.
  
• Medical Museums Association Features excepts from newsletter, members listings, and membership and annual meeting information
  
• California Association of Museums Non-profit service organization formed to represent the interests of California museums.
  
• Virginia Association of Museums Includes membership, contact, and event information. Also offers a members only resource area.
  
• Union of European Historic Houses Association Organization of private historic house museums in Europe.
  
• Finnish Museum Association National central organization for for all groups supporting and running museums in Finland. Includes training resources, news, publications and directory of member museums. In English and Finnish.
  
• Museums in North Dakota (MIND) MIND is the North Dakota state museums association. MIND publishes a newsletter, hosts professional training workshops and has an annual meeting.
  
• Tennessee Association of Museums Promotes the museum community within Tennessee.
  
• West Virginia Association of Museums Organization of WV museums and museum professionals. Includes membership information, museum directory, and educational resources.
  
• Museum Trustee Association Network for advising, informing and inspiring museums trustees. Provides board education programs, services and resources for museum trustees.
  
• Iowa Museum Association Dedicated to promoting museums within Iowa as "leading centers for preserving, interpreting and understanding our natural and cultural heritage."
  
• Association of Science-Technology Centers ASTC represents more than 400 hands-on science museums around the world.
  
• Association of African American Museums Meeting and conference information only.
  
• Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Private non-profit organization providing leadership and support for the arts in DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV and the US Virgin Islands.
  
• Arts Resources @ WESTAF Non-profit arts service organization which provides arts resources information, grants and programs.
  
• Museums and Galleries Foundation of New South Wales Australian museum organization. Offers workshops, seminars and lectures for professional and volunteer staff.
  
• Sports Museums and Halls of Fame The International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame (IASMHF) brings together over 130 member institutions worldwide for the promotion of sports history.
  
• Mid-America Arts Alliance Nonprofit organization serving museums, performing arts centers, and community art organizations. Includes information on programs, productions, and exhibits.
  
• Oklahoma Museums Association Promotes professionalism and cooperation among museums and related institutions in Oklahoma.
  
• Association for Art History Asserts centrality of art object; promotes the inclusion of philological, humanistic and scholarly aspects in the teaching and communication of the history and criticism of the visual arts.
  
• Alberta Museum Association Non-profit society of museum professionals and volunteers formed to promote the development of Alberta's museums and galleries.
  
• The International Council of Museums Promotion and development of museums and museum professionals at an international level.
  
• Art Museums Image Consortium (AMICO) Enabling educational access to museum multimedia documentation. Excellent database of collections within member museums and galleries.
  
• American Association of Museums (AAM) National organization representing the museum community. Includes information on programs, grants, and membership.
  
• Yukon Historical and Museums Association Organization of historical societies and museums in the Yukon.
  
• Texas Association of Museums Includes services available, a directory of Texas museums, a job bank, workshops, and legislation affecting museums.
  
• Midwest Open Air Museums Coordinating Council Provides for interchange of ideas, materials, information and consideration of open air museums in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
  
• Western Museums Association An association for museums and other related organizations in the western United States.
  
• American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants.
  
• New England Museum Association Serving museums, museum professionals and volunteers in the New England region. Provides professional development opportunities, news, and information.
  
• Mississippi Museums Association Mississippi organization established to promote professional communication between all types of museums, public and private.
  
• Illinois Association of Museums Independent statewide network of art, history, and science museums, historical and genealogical societies, zoos, nature centers, arboreta, and other cultural agencies.
  
• The British Columbia Museums Association Brings together members of the British Columbia cultural community for common problem solving and sharing of information.
  
• The Minnesota Association of Museums Organization for museums professionals and volunteers working together to provide a network of support and professional development.
  
• Ontario Museum Association Provides detailed information on over 600 heritage and cultural sites located in the province. Also provides professional development and tourism information.
  
• Nebraska Museums Association Offers a directory of institutional and individual members, membership information, events and association awards to museums in Nebraska.
  
• Small Museums Association Organization devoted to the promotion and development of small museums. Features information for museum professionals and for the general public.
  
• National Conference of State Museum Associations Services for state museum associations, including listserv, directory of associations and association profiles, reference library and workshops.
  
• Pennsylvania Federation of Museums Association of museums, botanical gardens, zoos, arboreta, historical societies and science centers in Pennsylvania.
  
• Museums Alaska Statewide museum association committed to preserving the natural and history of Alaska. Contains membership information and events schedule.
  
• Florida Association of Museums Organization of Florida museums providing educational and networking opportunities.
  
• Association of Art Museum Directors Represents directors of major art museums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  
• Missouri Museums Association Association web site features a searchable online database of every museum in Missouri.
  
• Lithuanian Museum Association Features publications, membership and contact information.
  
• Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group Includes meeting announcements and information, membership, and professional services.
  
• Arts Midwest Arts organization working with museums, theaters, and performing arts centers. Programs include exhibits, performances, and lectures.
  
• Pacific Islands Museums Association Non-profit organization of Pacific Island museums. Site offers training and conservation information, publications and a member database.
  
• Utah Museums Association Includes a calendar of Utah museum events, membership and conference information, a jobs board, and association by-laws.
  
• Central Arizona Museum Association Dedicated to the promotion of museums in Phoenix and the surrounding communities of Maricopa and Pinal counties. The CAMA sponsors workshops, meetings and other development opportunities.
  
• Fire Museum Network Affiliated with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, this organization provides support to fire museums. This site includes a discussion group, a schedule of events and a directory of over 300 Fire Museums in the United States and Canada.
  
• Museums Association of Montana Offers the cultural, historic and scientific resources of museums in Montana.
  
• Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador MANL provides a communications network among museums and heritage societies within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
  
• Southern Arts Federation A regional arts organization which provides grants, programs and services to museums, artists and arts organizations in the southern United States.
  
• The Museums Association Largest association representing museums and galleries in the United Kingdom.
  
• Museums and Galleries Commission (MGC) Site outlines the work of the MGC and offers a global gateway to UK museum information.
  
• International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts Forum for colleagues promoting research and documentation in the performing arts.
  
• Association of College and University Museums and Galleries- ACUMG Organization of museums and galleries affiliated with colleges and universities.
  
• Museum Association of Arizona Organization of Arizona museums and museum professionals. Includes program and membership information.