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- Alabama Museums Association - Includes Alabama exhibitions, museum news, and membership information.
www.alabamamuseums.org
- Alberta Museum Association - Non-profit society of museum professionals and volunteers formed to promote the development of Alberta's museums and galleries.
www.museumsalberta.ab.ca
- 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.
www.aabga.org
- American Association of Museums (AAM) - National organization representing the museum community. Includes information on programs, grants, and membership.
www.aam-us.org/index.htm
- Art Museums Image Consortium (AMICO) - Enabling educational access to museum multimedia documentation. Excellent database of collections within member museums and galleries.
www.amico.net/home.html
- Arts Midwest - Arts organization working with museums, theaters, and performing arts centers. Programs include exhibits, performances, and lectures.
www.artsmidwest.org
- Arts Resources @ WESTAF - Non-profit arts service organization which provides arts resources information, grants and programs.
www.westaf.org
- 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.
www.indiana.edu/~aah
- 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.
www.alhfam.org
- 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.
amnb.nb.ca
- Association of African American Museums - Meeting and conference information only.
www.blackmuseums.org
- Association of Art Museum Directors - Represents directors of major art museums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
www.aamd.org
- Association of College and University Museums and Galleries- ACUMG - Organization of museums and galleries affiliated with colleges and universities.
www.omnh.ou.edu/acumg
- Association of Independent Museums - Representing independent museums in the United Kingdom, improving standards, and contributing to national policy making.
www.aimus.org.uk
- Association of Science-Technology Centers - ASTC represents more than 400 hands-on science museums around the world.
www.astc.org
- Association of Systematics Collections - Dedicated to the support and enhancement of natural history collections and institutions which preserve them.
www.ascoll.org
- California Association of Museums - Non-profit service organization formed to represent the interests of California museums.
www.calmuseums.net
- Canadian Museums Association - National organization for the advancement of Canadian museums.
www.museums.ca
- 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.
www.azcama.com
- Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group - Includes meeting announcements and information, membership, and professional services.
periodictable.com/CMEG
- Finnish Museum Association - National central organization for all groups supporting and running museums in Finland. Includes training resources, news, publications and directory of member museums. In English and Finnish.
www.museoliitto.fi/english/julkaisut/index.php
- 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.
firemuseumnetwork.org/index.html
- Florida Association of Museums - Organization of Florida museums providing educational and networking opportunities.
www.flamuseums.org
- Hawaii Museums Association - Information on museums and cultural attractions in Hawaii. Also features an on-line forum, job listings directory, publications, events, and annual conference.
www.hawaiimuseums.org
- 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.
www.state.il.us/hpa/iam
- International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts - Forum for colleagues promoting research and documentation in the performing arts.
www.theatrelibrary.org/sibmas/sibmas.html
- Iowa Museum Association - Dedicated to promoting museums within Iowa as "leading centers for preserving, interpreting and understanding our natural and cultural heritage."
www.iowamuseums.org
- Lithuanian Museum Association - Features publications, membership and contact information.
muziejai.mch.mii.lt/Konsultacijos/Association.en.htm
- 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.
www.bessel.org/mlma
- Medical Museums Association - Features excepts from newsletter, members listings, and membership and annual meeting information
www.cwru.edu/affil/MeMA/memahome.htm
- 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.
www.charm.net/~midarts
- Mid-America Arts Alliance - Nonprofit organization serving museums, performing arts centers, and community art organizations. Includes information on programs, productions, and exhibits.
www.maaa.org
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums - Regional museum association for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC.
www.midatlanticmuseums.org
- 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.
www.momcc.org
- Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) - Features information on association projects, membership, and job postings.
www.minnesotahistorymuseums.org/index.html
- Mississippi Museums Association - Mississippi organization established to promote professional communication between all types of museums, public and private.
www.missmuseum.org
- Missouri Museums Association - Association web site features a searchable online database of every museum in Missouri.
www.missouri-museums.org
- Mountain-Plains Museums Association - Organization of museums in the western plains region of the United States. Information on the association and membership.
www.mountplainsmuseums.org
- Museum Association of Arizona - Organization of Arizona museums and museum professionals. Includes program and membership information.
www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/about/maa.html
- Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador - MANL provides a communications network among museums and heritage societies within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
www.delweb.com/manl
- Museum Ethnographers Group - UK based museum organization devoted to the work of ethnography. Includes membership information, events, and guidelines.
www.museumethnographersgroup.org.uk
- Museum Store Association - International organization representing museum store professionals by providing members educational resources and information.
www.museumdistrict.com
- Museum Trustee Association - Network for advising, informing and inspiring museums trustees. Provides board education programs, services and resources for museum trustees.
www.mta-hq.org
- Museums Alaska - Statewide museum association committed to preserving the natural and history of Alaska. Contains membership information and events schedule.
www.museumsalaska.org
- Museums and Galleries Commission (MGC) - Site outlines the work of the MGC and offers a global gateway to UK museum information.
www.resource.gov.uk/index.html
- Museums and Galleries Foundation of New South Wales - Australian museum organization. Offers workshops, seminars and lectures for professional and volunteer staff.
www.mgfnsw.org.au
- Museums Association of Montana - Offers the cultural, historic and scientific resources of museums in Montana.
www.montana.edu/~mtmuseum
- 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.
www.state.nd.us/hist/mind.htm
- National Conference of State Museum Associations - Services for state museum associations, including listserv, directory of associations and association profiles, reference library and workshops.
www.io.com/~tam/smanet
- National Museum Directors' Conference - UK association of directors and chief executives of the national museums and libraries, including the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Public Record Office. Features publications, membership and contact information.
www.nationalmuseums.org.uk
- Nebraska Museums Association - Offers a directory of institutional and individual members, membership information, events and association awards to museums in Nebraska.
www.nebraskamuseums.org
- New England Museum Association - Serving museums, museum professionals and volunteers in the New England region. Provides professional development opportunities, news, and information.
www.nemanet.org
- Oklahoma Museums Association - Promotes professionalism and cooperation among museums and related institutions in Oklahoma.
www.okmuseums.org
- Ontario Museum Association - Provides detailed information on over 600 heritage and cultural sites located in the province. Also provides professional development and tourism information.
www.museumsontario.com
- Pacific Islands Museums Association - Non-profit organization of Pacific Island museums. Site offers training and conservation information, publications and a member database.
www.pacificislandsmuseum.org
- Pennsylvania Federation of Museums - Association of museums, botanical gardens, zoos, arboreta, historical societies and science centers in Pennsylvania.
www.pamuseums.org
- Registrars' Committee - Western Region - Contact information and calendar of events for the RC-WR, a support organization for museum registrars and their associates.
www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/8189/RCWR/rcwr.html
- Small Museums Association - Organization devoted to the promotion and development of small museums. Features information for museum professionals and for the general public.
www.smallmuseum.org/index.htm
- South West Museums Council - Regional development agency for museums and galleries in the South West of England. Includes information about development programs, publications, and news.
www.swmuseums.co.uk
- Southern Arts Federation - A regional arts organization which provides grants, programs and services to museums, artists and arts organizations in the southern United States.
www.southarts.org
- 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.
www.sportshalls.com
- Texas Association of Museums - Includes services available, a directory of Texas museums, a job bank, workshops, and legislation affecting museums.
www.io.com/~tam
- The British Columbia Museums Association - Brings together members of the British Columbia cultural community for common problem solving and sharing of information.
www.museumsassn.bc.ca/~bcma
- The International Council of Museums - Promotion and development of museums and museum professionals at an international level.
www.icom.org
- The Minnesota Association of Museums - Organization for museums professionals and volunteers working together to provide a network of support and professional development.
www.minnesotamuseums.org
- The Museums Association - Largest association representing museums and galleries in the United Kingdom.
www.museumsassociation.org
- The Netherlands Museums Association - Serves the interests of the museum field and speaks on behalf the museums.
www.museumvereniging.nl
- Union of European Historic Houses Association - Organization of private historic house museums in Europe.
www.uehha.org
- Utah Museums Association - Includes a calendar of Utah museum events, membership and conference information, a jobs board, and association by-laws.
www.utahmuseums.org
- Virginia Association of Museums - Includes membership, contact, and event information. Also offers a members only resource area.
www.vamuseums.org
- West Virginia Association of Museums - Organization of WV museums and museum professionals. Includes membership information, museum directory, and educational resources.
www.museumsofwv.org
- Western Museums Association - An association for museums and other related organizations in the western United States.
www.westmuse.org
- Wisconsin Federation of Museums - Promotes and serves the museums on Wisconsin. Features a complete list of Wisconsin museums, membership information and a calendar of events.
www.wisconsinmuseums.org
- Yukon Historical and Museums Association - Organization of historical societies and museums in the Yukon.
www.yukonalaska.com/yhma
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