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Visit us to learn how you can become an OMA member and help support the Ohio museum community! Founded in 1976 by members of the Ohio's museum community, OMA works with a variety of museums, museum professionals and providers of museum services to strengthen the state's museum, foster excellence in the field and support the museum community. OMA holds an annual conference that is held each spring

in a different area of the state. OMA also publishes the "Ohio Museums Monthly" - a monthly e-newsletter that includes topics like People and Museums in the News, Professional Developement opportunities, Job Openings, and more. Just a few of the additional resources the Ohio Museums Association offers the museum community in Ohio are:
- The OMA Job Board on www.ohiomuseums.org
- Advocacy on both the state and national level
- The Annual Visual Communication awards which recognizes excellence in museum's communication material
- The Awards of Outstanding Achievement which recognizes museum professionals and institutional excellence
- Workshops throughout the state that cover a wide variety of topics and job specialties
- Collaborative programming with other state-wide and national organizations
- Diverse online and social networking resources

Membership is available for institutions, individuals, students, and museum service providers.

06/22/2026

Are you an Ohio museum pro that works with Underground Railroad history or sites? Be sure to join us for our bi-monthly colleague chat in partnership with America 250-Ohio! Our next chat is happening this Wednesday, June 24 at 11am! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3VF4r4t

06/18/2026

Now on the OMA blog: Why Organizations Need Digital Strategies Beyond a Website.

Your website is the foundation of your digital strategy, but that's not all you need to serve your community. Discover why museums need a multi-platform strategy to reach their audiences. https://buff.ly/4no19fl

06/17/2026

Help us shape a more accessible future for OMA and Ohio’s museums!

OMA is seeking members for our Accessibility Committee to ensure our programs, events, and resources meet the needs of all in our museum community.

If you have experience with museum or event accessibility, we want to hear from you. This committee will play a key role in shaping the 2027 Annual Conference and guiding accessibility across OMA’s work.

Interested? Learn more about the committee and how to submit your name here: https://buff.ly/B2wY8nx

Don't delay! Deadline to apply is June 29!

06/16/2026

We know you have a busy summer planned – let OMA help you check off your to-do list!

Contact OMA today to renew your Ohio Museums Association institutional or individual membership, or to start your membership for a year’s worth of benefits!

You can renew or check your membership status by logging in to www.ohiomuseums.org, or contact us for help.

Don’t miss out on all of the discounts, programs, resources, opportunities, and networking that OMA members enjoy each year. Renew your membership today to start taking advantage of all of your member benefits so you can get back to your summer plans (like checking out that new ice cream spot).

06/15/2026

Register today for the OMA webinar, “Planning and Budgeting for Fundraising Success,” July 27 at 10 am!

Fundraising goals are often fill-the-gap numbers: the finance team created a budget and worked backwards to determine the fundraising goal. That…doesn’t always work very well. Let’s change that process!

Join Kerri Mollard for this information-packed session to give museum development professionals the tools and best practices to create achievable goals and budgets based on giving histories, probabilities, and the current climate. Participants will walk away equipped with new skills and the confidence to level up their fundraising based on real-world data.

Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/ccdKpbw

06/12/2026

Last chance! Today's the last day to register for the OMA webinar, “Inside the Process: Building Meaningful Teen Experiences at the Columbus Museum of Art,” June 15 at 10 am!

Want to learn practical approaches for building teen programs that feel authentic and responsive to young people’s needs?

Join Dr. Megan Wanttie for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Columbus Museum of Art seum has worked to create programs that genuinely connect with teens. You’ll hear real stories about what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised them along the way.

If you're just beginning to rethink your teen engagement or looking for inspiration, this webinar is designed for you to walk away with adaptable strategies you can try in your own space.

Don't miss out - deadline to register is TODAY! https://buff.ly/cQ9wn4G

06/11/2026

Now on the OMA blog: How to Align Annual Campaign Goals with Long-Term Vision. Learn how to look beyond the dollar amount and engage donors for sustainable growth. https://buff.ly/OFWykyr

06/09/2026

The Ohio Travel Association will host the True NORTH Guest Satisfaction regional workshop, June 30 from 10am-3pm in Grove City. Attendees will walk away with a ready-to-use toolkit and personalized roadmap to turn good service into a scalable, guest-centric culture.

Learn more and register at: www.ohiotravel.org.

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