Conference Directory
148 Conferences in 22 Countries
August 2026
Aug 19 - 21, 2026 · Loews Hotel · Philadelphia, United States
This Land Holds Our Stories: Celebrating America 250, and 100 Years of Negro History Week—We're Still Making America Whole
Aug 24 - 28, 2026 · Midland, United States
Association of Nature Center Administrators annual summit.
September 2026
Sep 13 - 17, 2026 · Downtown Tacoma · Tacoma, United States
The Point Defiance Chapter hosts the annual AAZK National Conference with professional certificate courses, workshops, paper and poster presentations, keynote speakers, networking opportunities,...read more about 51st Annual AAZK National Conference
Sep 16 - 19, 2026 · Rhode Island Convention Center · Providence, United States
First joint conference between the American Association for State and Local History and the National Council on Public History, exploring the theme 'Revolution is at the center of every remarkable...read more about 2026 AASLH and NCPH Joint Conference
Sep 16 - 19, 2026 · Arizona Science Center · Phoenix, United States
Forward: One of the premier annual events for science-engagement professionals and leaders in science and technology centers and museums
Sep 16 - 18, 2026 · Edmond Conference Center · Edmond, United States
Oklahoma Museums Association annual conference with theme 'Cruising Through Time: Museums and the American Experience' celebrating 100 years of Route 66 and America's 250th anniversary through...read more about Cruising Through Time: Museums and the American Experience
Sep 22 - 24, 2026 · Washington, D.C. · Washington, United States
Reimagined as a national summit coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. Brings national thought leaders together to expand the commemorative landscape and revitalize democratic citizenship...read more about National Preservation Conference 2026
Joint Utah Museums Association and Western Museums Association conference with theme ASPIRE, inviting museum professionals to imagine boldly and shape futures not yet written.
Sep 23 - 26, 2026 · Salt Lake City, United States
Regional US museum-association annual meeting covering the Western states, with an exhibitor presence.
Sep 26 - Oct 01, 2026 · Oregon Zoo · Portland, United States
Largest and most comprehensive event for zoo and aquarium professionals in North America
Sep 26 - 29, 2026 · United States
Nevada Museums Association annual conference providing learning opportunities and professional development for museum professionals across the state.
Sep 28 - 30, 2026 · Benton Convention Center · Winston-Salem, United States
Regional US museum-association annual meeting (75th anniversary) with a dedicated expo/exhibitor hall; theme "Forged in Culture - Focused on the Future."
October 2026
Oct 02 - 02, 2026 · University of Maine at Augusta · Augusta, United States
Theme: 'Revolutionary Resilience: 250 and Beyond'. Annual conference bringing together museum professionals from across Maine for professional development sessions, networking, and a dynamic...read more about Maine Archives & Museums Annual Conference
Oct 06 - 09, 2026 · Portland, United States
North American Association for Environmental Education annual conference.
Oct 06 - 08, 2026 · Rutgers University · New Brunswick, United States
Regional US museum-association annual conference for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Oct 07 - 10, 2026 · To be confirmed · Alaska, United States
Exploring how museums and cultural centers tell the diverse stories of our communities, strengthen communities, and inspire change through collaboration, education, and creativity. Theme: 'Sharing...read more about Museums Alaska 2026 Conference
Oct 15 - 17, 2026 · The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel · Colorado Springs, United States
Regional conference bringing together museum professionals from the Mountain-Plains region. Features sessions on exhibit development, collections management, and professional networking opportunities.
Oct 15 - 17, 2026 · Minneapolis, United States
Advancing Indigenous People in STEM national conference.
Oct 18 - 23, 2026 · Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel · Oklahoma City, United States
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians' 58th annual conference hosted by the Oklahoma City Zoo, featuring veterinary presentations, research, and professional development.
Oct 18 - 20, 2026 · Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN · Norfolk, United States
The 2026 VLA Annual Conference gathers library professionals and advocates for dynamic discussions, innovative practices, and networking opportunities to advance library excellence in Virginia.