The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM), a not-for-profit organisation that brings together professionals, organisations, institutions and service providers from the museum sector, has announced the date and location for its 2026 Annual Conference.
This year, the event will take place from 6 to 8 October at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus in New Jersey.
The MAAM Annual Conference aims to promote excellence in museums by providing high-quality professional development, networking opportunities, and special events for the region's museum professionals.
Advocacy, networking, and education
MAAM is a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1947 to represent museum professionals, organisations, institutions, museum service providers, and sector partners in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The Association champions museums and provides a variety of sector-specific education for individuals. Its activities seek to spark dialogue amongst sector professionals to build sustainable and inclusive museums for their communities.
Additionally, MAAM gathers resources within the Mid-Atlantic’s museum community and offers them to its members through conferences, symposia, and workshops. Its programming evolves with the sector's changing needs, and features two major events each year.
The MAAM Annual Meeting is a member-driven forum for sharing ideas and presents opportunities to network and connect. The unique MAAM Building Museums Symposium presents a programme tailored to the needs of those planning or implementing new construction, renovation, or expansion projects for museums.
MAAM recently announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Jane Werner, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, was named as the recipient of The Katherine Coffey Award, which recognises years of achievement in the museum sector.
The Emerging Museum Professional Award went to Rosie Pregler for her contributions at the Presque Isle Lighthouse. The recipients of the 2025 Making an Impact Award were Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the expERIEnce Children’s Museum.
Rebecca Hardy has over 10 years' experience in the culture and heritage sector. She studied Fine Art at university and has written for a broad range of creative organisations including artists, galleries, and retailers. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in the woods and making mud pies with her young son.
