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American War Museum
Canal Winchester, Ohio

Military

Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society
Cincinnati, Ohio

History, Military, Specialized

This museum seeks to win grants and gifts that will enable it to build a hangar size museum within 5-7 years of 2009. We are presently developing programs for the community that will help form supporting alliances within the communities surrounding Lunken airport. The interest of this institution is to promote the history of general aviation and Airline information by preserving artifacts and information within the 100 mile radius of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fort Recovery State Memorial - Ohio Historical Society
Fort Recovery, Ohio

Anthropology, Historic House, Historical Society, Military, Park

In late 1791, a confederacy of Indian warriors led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket surprised and overwhelmed an American army of about 1,600 men under Major General Arthur St. Clair at this site along the Wabash River. Well over half of St. Clair's troops were killed or wounded in this greatest of all Indian victories over American military forces. In December 1793, Major General Anthony Wayne sent a detachment to the site to begin a four-sided picketed post with a projecting blockhouse at each corner. Completed the following March, it was christened Fort Recovery to signify it was no longer under Indian control.

Glendower Mansion
Lebanon, Ohio

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Specialized

Glendower’s lawn maintains a very sophisticated social presence and is available for event rentals. Call the society at 513-932-1817 for information.

Miami Valley Military History Museum
Dayton, Ohio

History, Military

We have more than 130 uniforms of all types and hundreds of other artifacts on display. The museum is arranged in chronological order, making it easy for visitors to self tour displays that cover the Revolutionary War to the present, including Military Operations Other Than War such as Grenada, Lebanon, and Panama. All branches of the Armed Forces are represented, including the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Relics from the opposing side in each conflict are also displayed.

National Museum of the United States Air Force
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

History, Military, Science, Specialized

The National Museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the service's national institution for preserving and presenting the Air Force story. Each year more than one million visitors come to the museum to learn about the mission, history and evolving capabilities of America's Air Force.

The museum is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles on display amid more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. Thousands of personal artifacts, photographs and documents further highlight the people and events that comprise the Air Force storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today's war on terrorism.

Scio Historical Museum
Scio, Ohio

General, History, Military

A large, three story, yellow brick home on Main Street in Scio, Ohio houses collections from the Scio High School, and Jewett-Scio High School pictures, Scio's famous persons, hat collection, Gen. George Custer, Civil War items, vintage clothes, machines of the past, and historic reference material.

Canfield War Veterans Museum
Canfield, Ohio

Military

Fort Meigs State Memorial - Ohio Historical Society
Perrysburg, Ohio

History, Historical Society, Military

William Henry Harrison built Fort Meigs on the Maumee River in 1813 to protect northwest Ohio and Indiana from British invasion. Today's reconstruction is one of the largest log forts in America. British and Canadian troops, assisted by Indians under Tecumseh, besieged the fort twice. The 10-acre log enclosure with 7 blockhouses and 5 emplacements presented a formidable defense. The first assault was in May of 1813 and the second was in July. Both failed and the British retreated after the second. In the spring of 2003, the fort underwent a major renovation and the construction of a Museum and Education Center.

Fulton County (OH) Museum and Fulton County Historical Society
Wauseon, Ohio

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park

Currrently, a special exhibit, "Hell & Homefront: Civil War Through Fulton County Eyes" will be on display through 2015 for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

MAPS Air Museum
North Canton, Ohio

History, Library, Military, Specialized

We seek to preserve significant military and civil aircraft and aviation artifacts to educate the public about the people who flew, designed, built and maintained the planes. We are currently restoring a B-26 Martin Marauder, F-100 Super Saber, F-86D Saber, PT-19 Trainer, T-37 Tweety Bird Trainer and Goodyear GZ-22 Blimp Gondola. We are expanding a display dedicated to WWII's Rosie the Riveter. A basic aircraft restoration class is being offered. We are seeking grants to create an education program for schools and home-schooled children.

National Aviation Hall of Fame
Dayton, Ohio

Culture, General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

The National Aviation Hall of Fame opened the doors to its permanent home to the public January 8, 2003. Founded in 1962 and chartered by congress in 1964 the Hall of Fame honors America's air and space pioneers. A cast of dignitaries and Hall of Fame enshrinees turned out, including Astronaut Joe Engle, 2001 enshrinee, test pilot Joe Kittinger, 1997 hall of famer, and test pilot Scott Crossfield, a 1983 honoree. Zoe Dell Nutter, co-chair of the NAHF Board of Nomations, who with her late husband, Ervin, founded the hall's endowment, gave a brief speech and helped snip the ribbon. The NAHF is adjacent to the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Columbus, Ohio

Culture, History, Military, Park

Every veteran's journey starts with a decision to serve. We're here to explore where the journey leads.

Shelby Museum of History
Shelby, Ohio

Culture, History, Military

The museum houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from businesses and the people of Shelby, Ohio. Across the street from the museum, in Central Park, is a log cabin discovered under the siding on a house being razed at 16 Walnut Street. The cabin was moved and restored in time for Shelby's Sesquicentennial celebration in 1984.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 27 - April 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

Beginning in 2025, the OMA annual conference will be held in Spring rather than Fall

The conference this year is all about trying new things. We are hoping to organize the conference into the following four tracks: Collections Care, Leadership, Emergency Preparedness, and Tourism

Check our website for more details in early 2025

The OMA newsletter is emailed every month with updates on OMA events, museum news, other events, trainings, jobs, grants and more for the museum community in Oregon.

For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

April 6 - April 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

Theme: Bridging the Past and Futur

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUM

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) is excited to host our 2025 Annual Conference in Austin from April 6th - 9th. Inspired by the city’s iconic bridges, the theme of TAM 2025 is “Bridging the Past & Future,” and we will gather to commemorate our rich 50 year history and look to the future

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) Annual Meeting has been the cornerstone of Texas' museum community for fifty years. As the largest gathering of museum professionals in the state, this premier event offers a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant and ever-expanding audience of museum enthusiasts

Daytime Programming for the TAM Annual Meeting will be held at the AT&T Conference Center. Evening Receptions are graciously hosted by local cultural institutions: LBJ Presidential Library, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas Science & Natural History Museum, and The Contemporary Austin.

For more information, please call 817-332-1177.

October 1 - October 4, 2025

Western Museums Association’s (WMA) 2025 Annual Meeting

TBA

Reno, Nevada

Save the Date for WMA 202

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, join us to build relationships and soar higher than ever before. With the theme of ELEVATE, WMA 2025 will explore ways to lift up the experiences of cultural professionals and the communities they serve.

In Reno, Nevada, 4,400 feet above sea level, we will forward the progress of museums by looking to the future.

May 6 - May 9, 2025

2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ANNUAL MEETING & MUSEUMEXPO

Los Angeles Convention Center

Los Angeles, California

AAM 2025 will focus on the theme, Museums & Trust.

Museums have long inspired high levels of public trust, surpassing news outlets, government organizations, researchers and scientists, corporations, and social media platforms. This consistent finding underscores our institutions’ unique position in society as stewards of knowledge, culture, science, and history—areas where credibility and reliability are paramount

In an era marked by mistrust and misinformation, museums have a rare ability to counterbalance the proliferation of false narratives and polarized perspectives. Using our trusted position, we can cultivate a more healthy, empathetic, and informed society.

But to do so, we must maintain our credibility proactively, embracing thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative practices that will defend against influences like bias, resource challenges, abuse of power, and social injustice

An Incredible MuseumExpo

AAM is again partnering this year with the Museum Store Association to host an incredible combined expo hall. Find the most innovative services, products, and solutions in the museum field. With 350 exhibitors, you are bound to find the right partner for your museum’s current challenges and opportunities.

May 5 - May 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

Join MSA in LA

We’re excited about our next MSA FORWARD Conference & Expo in “The City of Angels” – Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums

Join the Museum Store Association (MSA) and hundreds of nonprofit retail professionals for the 70th Annual MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo, taking place May 5-9, 2025 at The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Once again, MSA FORWARD will be held in conjunction with the 2025 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Expo

Learn best practices and new ideas for store merchandising, operations, marketing, and sale

Participate in dedicated networking events and create connections that will inspire new ideas

Meet with over 200 MSA vendors about your product needs

Hear from knowledgeable industry experts during session breakouts and keynote presentations

Network with AAM attendees and exhibitor

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