Utah Museums Association

10/07/2026

We encourage everyone and their organizations to support this act to help advocate against museum censorship.

09/26/2026

Day 3 of the UtahMuseums.org and Western Museums Association Annual Meeting—thoughtful presentations & engaged conversations about fundraising strategy, AI’s role in museum work, and much more. The Indigenous Luncheon featured powerful testimony from Diné educator Eileen Quintana and her son. Unforgettable moments!

09/26/2026

Scenes from Day 2 of the 2026 joint UtahMuseums.org & Western Museums Association Annual Meeting: the WMA & UMA Community Lunch, a lively & jam-packed poster session, and, everywhere, Proud Museum People making connections!

09/25/2026

Scenes from Day 2 of the 2026 joint & .pics Annual Meeting: the WMA & UMA Community Lunch, a lively & jam-packed poster session, and, everywhere, Proud Museum People making connections!

09/25/2026

Day 1 of sessions from the 2026 joint & .pics Annual Meeting is in the books! Which session was your favorite?

09/24/2026

A great turnout to the opening session and keynote this morning! Attendees had the opportunity to hear an inspiring message from Lisa Sasaki, Deputy Under Secretary for Special Projects, Smithsonian Institution. Sasaki addressed the importance of museums and their ability to offer connection in times of division.

09/24/2026

Welcome to the UMA/WMA Annual Conference! We are so excited to partner with our regional counterpart Western Museums Association this year in Salt Lake City. We kicked things off at for an evening reception to get the artistic juices flowing!

09/15/2026

The 2026 WMA | UMA Silent Auction is live! Take a look and share with your friends and followers!

Welcome! This auction is full of unique and exciting items. We encourage you to bid early and often!

Bidding will end on September 25 at 6 pm MT.

Proceeds from UMA items support programs to empower museum professionals across Utah to preserve our diverse heritage, inspire learning, and strengthen their communities.

Proceeds from WMA items support the Wanda Chin Scholarship Program, which subsidizes participation in the annual meeting for professionals who might not otherwise be able to attend.

2026 WMA | UMA Annual Auction

08/19/2026

Registration is open for the Western Museums Association/Utah Museums Association annual conference in Salt Lake City from September 23-26! The annual meeting is a distinct opportunity for museum people to exchange ideas, learn from peers in unique sessions, and cultivate skills to best serve their communities through museums.

Register today: https://www.utahmuseums.org/page/2026Conf