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We represent Maine's museums, archives, historical societies and other collecting institutions. Membership is open to institutions and individuals.

Our Annual Conference offers opportunities to gather with others with similar interests in Maine history, living collections, and culture to share ideas, network, and review and acquire the skills to manage our state’s cultural resources. Our workshop series offers professional development opportunities to volunteers and staff representing Maine's collecting institutions. Our newsletter and websit

e keep our members informed in matters of interest to our allied fields. Consider becoming a member today!

Questions? Info@mainemuseums.org.This year we are looking for four new people to join the MAM board. As an association, ...

05/26/2026

Questions? [email protected].
This year we are looking for four new people to join the MAM board. As an association, MAM is made up of historical societies, museums, and archives from every county in Maine. Our membership ranges from small organizations run entirely by volunteers to large institutions with paid staff. We want our board to better reflect MAM membership, so we especially encourage nominations from smaller or all-volunteer organizations, and from northern, western, and downeast Maine.

For more information and to nominate yourself or someone else, head to https://tinyurl.com/2027nom.

Questions? [email protected].

05/18/2026

Join MAM on June 10 for Social Media Content for Smaller Museums! (Archives, libraries, and other cultural institutions more than welcome, this is for you too!)

Learn simple ways to highlight your collections and organization on social media. Whether you've got an existing social media plan in place or you're a total newcomer, this is a great place to start. Just $10 for MAM members, $20 for nonmembers.

This program will be presented by Abigail Jakub of Historical Society
Register now at mainemuseums.org/events

05/15/2026

Maine is a big state, and it’s not always easy to get together in person, so we strive to build connections in a variety of ways. Our member listserv facilitates peer-to-peer conversation for those seeking advice and offering guidance as well as a free-venue for promotion of upcoming events. Online “Member Meetups” create a community space in person, for casual conversation, mentorship, and connection. And it’s been a while, but this summer we’ll be relaunching our mixers throughout the state, so members can get together in person to visit a museum or archive and then connect over food and drink!

Join us by making a donation today so that we can continue to advance our mission while keeping our programing offerings and conference accessible to all: mainemuseums.org/donate

Questions? Want to get involved? [email protected]

05/14/2026

MAM’s annual conference brings together museum and archive staff from around the state to learn from and connect with one another. We offer casual networking, traditional instruction, and hands-on pre-conference experiences in nearby member institutions. It’s a chance to come together and build upon the enthusiasm and passion that we all share for the work we do!

Join us by making a donation today so that we can continue to advance our mission while keeping our programing offerings and conference accessible to all: mainemuseums.org/donate

Questions? Want to get involved? [email protected]

05/13/2026

Whether you’re a brand new volunteer or someone who has been working in the field for decades, there is always something new to learn! MAM offers workshops based on topics our members request and we keep our costs as low as possible to ensure they are accessible for staff at even the smallest institutions. Whether you’re learning online or in person, MAM’s workshops set you up with new skills and guidance from instructors with real-world experience who understand that we’re almost never working in perfect conditions, but that we can still maintain best practices for the health and sustainability of our collections.

Join us by making a donation today so that we can continue to advance our mission while keeping our programing offerings and conference accessible to all: mainemuseums.org/donate

Questions? Want to get involved? [email protected]

05/12/2026

MAM believes that working with students is the best way to ensure our museums and archives are staffed for generations to come. We encourage students to publish their research in our newsletter and present at our annual conference, offer discounted rates for membership and conference attendance, and work with member organizations to promote their internship opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that any student with an interest in history and collecting institutions has the connections and experiences they need to pursue a dynamic career.

Join us by making a donation today so that we can continue to advance our mission while keeping our programing offerings and conference accessible to all: mainemuseums.org/donate

Questions? Want to get involved? [email protected]

05/11/2026

MAM fights to ensure that our state’s museums, archives, libraries, historical societies, and other collecting institutions have the resources they need. Through meetings with our elected representatives and their staff to sharing the importance of federal grant-making agencies like the IMLS and by showing up at the state house to talk about the need for better health insurance options for our workers, MAM is there, championing our institutions and the people who staff them, ensuring they have the resources to everything they need to amplify and activate our shared history and cultural heritage.

Join us by making a donation today so that we can continue to advance our mission while keeping our programing offerings and conference accessible to all: mainemuseums.org/donate

Questions? Want to get involved? [email protected]

05/08/2026

Join your fellow MAM members for a casual conversation on 5/13. Do you have questions you want answered? Is there particular programming you'd find useful? Did you find something really interesting in your collections and you're not sure how to showcase it? Just want to meet others in the field? This is the spot for you!

Register now at mainemuseums.org/events and we'll see you on Wednesday!

05/05/2026

MAM is still accepting proposals for this year's conference and we want to hear from you! Whether you've got a program model that can be replicated at other institutions, you've got knowledge about collections care, fundraising expertise, or anything else that you think your friends at MAM want to know about, you should submit!

Have a partially formed idea but want someone to collaborate with? We can help! We created a brainstorming document that allows you to find someone to craft a proposal with. You can find it at tinyurl.com/MAMCon2026

Reading to submit your idea? mainemuseums.org/conference
Questions? [email protected]

11/18/2025

Do you rely on volunteers to help meet your mission? Join us on Monday December 1 from 1-3pm to lear tools that will will help ensure that both staff and volunteers are able to be productive and happy as they contribute to the cause!

For more info and to register: mainemuseums.org/event-6188895

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PO Box 95
Portland, ME
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+12074006965

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http://www.mainemuseums.org/

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