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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!

08/24/2026

Just one week left to snag the best deal on this year's MAM conference! We've got such a great lineup of sessions, as well as a full day of events before the conference, all included at no extra charge. Don't miss out! Rates increase on September 1.

Head to mainemuseums.org/Events to sign up today!

08/04/2026

What's wrong with just scanning or photographing the item as is? All cameras and scanners are the same, aren't they? Why should I follow guidelines? Does the distinction between photographing an item in your collection and digitizing materials at an archival standard confuse you? Do you only have a basic flatbed office scanner? Then join MAM for a day of learning about digitization at the Osher Map Library - one of Maine’s leading sources of high-quality digital images!

This workshop is designed for smaller institutions with little to no resources to help achieve a high quality of digitization with a basic flat-bed scanner. We will go over the basic steps, cost effective color charts, and software that can help achieve minimal FADGI compliance. Explanation of the development of FADGI guidelines and the FADGI scale will also be provided.

For more details and to register, head to mainemuseums.org/Events

08/03/2026

Join us on Tuesday, August 4 at noon as summer interns showcase the work they've been doing in MAM institutions. It's a great way to show support of the future of Maine's museums and archives, and you’ll definitely learn something new!

Register at mainemuseums.org/events

08/01/2026

Early Bird Registration for this year's MAM conference is now open! In addition to a day filled with fantastic sessions presented by our colleagues from around the state, we've got pre- and post-conference events that include unique tours just for this group, as well as plenty of social time built in. We can't wait to see you in Augusta in October!
For all the details, head to mainemuseums.org/Events and register today!

07/29/2026

On July 24, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to gut protections and eliminate public engagement on sites eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Maine is home to more than 1600 such sites, and if these changes are enacted, federally funded projects such as the construction of highways and transmission lines could be built without public notice or review. The changes would also eliminate the opportunity to identify new sites for the National Register in the same process, and ignore cultural landscapes that are central to the identity, history, and religion of Tribal Nations (as is the case with Katahdin).

We urge you to take a few minutes to call your elected officials, and advocate for protecting Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. You can find more information and links with talking points, scripts, and contact information at mainemuseums.org/Advocacy

07/20/2026

Hey, MAM! Let's hang out! Next Thursday, July 30, Join your fellow museum and archive enthusiasts for a tour of Maine Maritime Museum, followed by a happy hour at Flight Deck Pizza & Beer Garden.

Can't make it to Bath? How about heading to Seashore Trolley Museum on Wednesday August 5 for a behind the scenes tour and a trolley ride followed up with an ice cream social?

These are are free events for MAM members, but you do have to register in advance. For more details and to sign up head to mainemuseums.org/events

06/24/2026

Announcing our next roundtable discussion: "What is Planned Giving? Connecting donor legacies with your organization's mission" presented in partnership with Maine Planned Giving Council on Monday, July 13 at 12:00pm.

Join Maine Planned Giving Board Members Rebecca Lazure of Bates College and Ian Tovell of Habitat for Humanity Bath as they introduce the basics of what planned giving is all about. Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, and more are all part of the tool box for non profit executives and development staff to include in their quest for the longterm sustainablity of their organization. Learn how the Maine Planned Giving Council can help build the professional skills to accomplish your mission.

Free but registration is required
Register at mainemuseums.org/Events

06/02/2026

Are you unsure where to start with your organization's fundraising efforts? Feel intimidated by federal grants? Does your membership program need revitalizing? Are you unclear on the best ways to research which foundations are a good fit for your development goals? Join us on Thursday, June 11 for a casual conversation about development and fundraising! We'll have pros talking about annual appeals & membership programs, foundation grants, and federal grants in a casual setting where you can learn from the experts and get your questions answered. The tips and tricks you'll learn are relevant across the cultural landscape, so this one definitely isn't just for museums!

Free for MAM members and just $5 for everyone else!
Learn more and register at mainemuseums.org/event

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

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