Utah Museums Association

Utah Museums Association Connecting Utah museums to professional resources and best practices, advocating for Utah museums, and supporting professional development and networking.

Join us for Colleague Connect!May 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pmAdvocating for Resources and ProgrammingGreat advocacy start...
05/15/2026

Join us for Colleague Connect!
May 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Advocating for Resources and Programming

Great advocacy starts with a great story. This session uses insights from Clay Hebert’s TEDxReno talk “The Best Way To Answer ‘So What Do You Do?’” to help you articulate your program’s value with clarity, confidence, and purpose so you can build support and spark engagement. We’ll learn how to craft powerful, concise messaging that helps people instantly understand what you do—and why it matters.

Register here: https://www.utahmuseums.org/page/colleagueconnect

UMA Sites & InsightsTintic Mining MuseumMay 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm241 W Main, Eureka, UT 84628The Tintic Mining Dis...
05/05/2026

UMA Sites & Insights
Tintic Mining Museum
May 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
241 W Main, Eureka, UT 84628

The Tintic Mining District of Utah in Eureka survives as the best physical reminder of Utah's mining heritage and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Join us to explore the district and museum with Nick Castleton. Following the tour, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at B's Hangout (546 Main St, Eureka, UT 84628).

Note: Cellphone service is limited or non-existent in Eureka.

Timeline
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | tour and discussion
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15

Register at: https://www.utahmuseums.org/general/custom.asp?page=sitesinsights

This is it, Utah.Only hours left in the first-ever . If you’ve been meaning to give, now’sthe moment. Your support of t...
04/30/2026

This is it, Utah.

Only hours left in the first-ever . If you’ve been meaning to give, now’s
the moment. Your support of the Utah Museums Association helps us build our capacity to support Utah museums through advocacy, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Give before midnight: https://www.utahgives.org/

Something new is coming to Utah. On April 30, we’re proud to be part of the very first — a statewide day of generosity...
04/22/2026

Something new is coming to Utah.

On April 30, we’re proud to be part of the very first — a statewide day of generosity celebrating the nonprofits that make Utah stronger. When you support the Utah Museums Assocation, you help grow Utah museums and their capacity to serve you. Join us. Let’s build this together: https://www.utahgives.org/

UMA Sites & InsightsMuseum of Uintah County & McConkie RanchApril 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 6:30 pmJoin staff from the Museum...
04/13/2026

UMA Sites & Insights
Museum of Uintah County & McConkie Ranch
April 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join staff from the Museum of Uintah County and an archaeologist in Vernal for a guided tour of the McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs. One trail is easily accessible and another is a bit more difficult. Bring water, hats, walking sticks, and sunscreen. Following the tour, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at 7-11 Ranch Restaurant (77 E Main St, Vernal, UT 84078).

Timeline
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm | tour and discussion
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15

Register at: https://www.utahmuseums.org/general/custom.asp?page=sitesinsights

The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement has identified museums as a natural proponent to spread the word ...
04/02/2026

The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement has identified museums as a natural proponent to spread the word about the . America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join with one another to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.

As community centers for the state, we encourage museums to join us in promoting this celebration! Your institution is not expected to host its own potluck celebration—though what a great opportunity to engage with the community! We invite you to engage with the spirit of the celebration by highlighting pertinent collections and stories. Here are four suggested prompts to get your social media posts going:

Who would you invite to potluck?
What recipe would you share?
What local ingredient is important to your museum/community?
How will you set the table?

Feel free to use these or to put your own spin on it! Need inspiration? Check out to see what they have shared!

Visit AmericasPotluck.org for additional resources.

UMA Sites & InsightsChase Home MuseumMarch 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pmS Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 [loca...
03/12/2026

UMA Sites & Insights
Chase Home Museum
March 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
S Constitution Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 [located in the middle of Liberty Park]

Join Utah Teaching Artist Lapita Frewin at the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts for a hands-on workshop that connects material cultures to contemporary art practices with Native American sandpainting. Lapita brings her extensive knowledge as an accomplished community teaching artist to this unique educational opportunity. Together, we will examine material culture in a hands-on workshop and make connections between traditional and contemporary adaptations of this specialized folk practice.

Come prepared to learn-by-doing and work to connect natural materials and cultural concepts. Walk away with new ideas and connections to contemporary Indigenous perspectives and ways to bring unique educational enrichment to your own museum spaces. After we finish at the museum, continue to network with your colleagues at an optional pay-your-own-way dinner at Vessel Kitchen (905 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105).

Timeline
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Workshop
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Optional dinner

Registration required. Limited to 16 attendees. UMA Members: Free | General

Register here: https://www.utahmuseums.org/page/sitesinsights

03/02/2026

With the theme of ASPIRE, WMA and Utah Museums Association invite museum professionals to imagine boldly and bring your ideas to our Annual Meeting. Check out our Request for Proposals - https://westmuse.org/Request_For_Proposals - and help shape a more harmonious future for museum professionals today!

02/27/2026

Submit your application NOW!

Limited time remains to apply for one of our 13 discretionary grant programs. Eligible museums, libraries, and related organizations are encouraged to review our applicant resources and complete their applications as soon as possible.

Learn more at HTTPS://WWW.IMLS.GOV/FIND-FUNDING/FUNDING-OPPORTUNITIES/GRANT-PROGRAMS.

Photo: Enoch Pratt Free Library. Exterior image of Central Library.

Address

Salt Lake City, UT
84108

Telephone

+12022510549

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Utah Museums Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Utah Museums Association:

Shortcuts

Share

Category