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 opened registrations for its 2025 Annual Conference.
The event is taking place from 28 to 30 October in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. Early bird rates are available until 26 September.
Promoting excellence
The MAAM Annual Conference gathers museum professionals from across the region to connect, learn, and explore the key topics shaping the future of museums.
At this year’s conference, museum leaders, educators, curators, and innovators will come together in Pittsburgh for a programme of keynotes, sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions.
Pittsburgh is home to a dynamic arts scene, world-class museums, and a rich industrial heritage that has evolved into a centre for technology, sustainability, and innovation. With its iconic Carnegie Museums, Andy Warhol Museum and Heinz History Center, the city provides an ideal location for the MAAM Annual Conference.
MAAM announced details of the 2025 Conference in April. Proposals for sessions, ranging from poster presentations to 75-minute panels, closed on 2 June. The Program Committee is set to review session submissions this month, and the selected sessions will be announced by 14 July.
In addition, the Association is inviting members to nominate organisations and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region for the MAAM Awards in recognition of leadership, career achievement, creativity and best practice. Nominations are open until 11 July. The winners will be announced publicly in September and formally celebrated at the Annual Conference in October.
Since it was established in 1947, MAAM has worked to represent the museum sector and its partners in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Association encourages dialogue among museum and industry professionals and offers a range of conferences, symposia, and workshops, with two major annual events, the MAAM Annual Conference and the Building Museums Symposium.
The Association’s 20th annual Building Museums Symposium took place in Missouri in March. The three-day event featured an expanded programme, with more sessions, workshops, and a new keynote format.
