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Saint Mary's College Museum of Art
Moraga, California

Art, Culture, Library, University

The Hearst Art Galley is known for diverse, museum-quality exhibitions, publications and educational programs. The Gallery has over 2000 works in its permanent collection. Temporary exhibitions of contemporary, ethnographic and international subjects.

San Benito Co. Arts. Comm.
Hollister, California

Art

San Benito Co. Arts. Comm. in Hollister, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Diego Museum Of Art
San Diego, California

Art

The San Diego Museum of Art is dedicated to the enrichment of the individual and the community through the acquisition, preservation, presentation and interpretation of works of art that demonstrate the enduring achievements of the human experience.

San Francisco African American Historical & Cultural Society
San Francisco, California

Art, Culture, Historical Society, Library

The mission of the Society is:

  • To promote an understanding of the role people of African descent have played in world history.
  • To collect a library of material depicting and recording the contributions made by people of African descent to world history and culture.
  • To make available the Society’s materials and knowledge concerning people of African descent to all who may benefit by such information.
  • To establish and maintain an African American cultural center in San Francisco.

San Francisco Art Institute Galleries
San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Art Institute Galleries in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Museum of Craft and Folk Art
San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Performing Arts Library/Museum
San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Performing Arts Library/Museum in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
San Jose, California

Art

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles in San Jose, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Ana College Art Gallery
Santa Ana, California

Art

Santa Ana College Art Gallery in Santa Ana, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Maria Museum Art Center
Santa Maria, California

Art

Santa Maria Museum Art Center in Santa Maria, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Salinas Community Center
Salinas, California

Art

Salinas Community Center in Salinas, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Escondido, California

Art, Children's, History, Science

The mission of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is to inspire children to learn about our world through exploration, imagination, and experimentation.

San Fernando Valley Relics Museum
Chatsworth, California

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

Valley Relics is a collection of rare photos, yearbooks, documents, postcards, toys, photo negatives, vintage signs, books, antiques, and artifacts from the 1800's to present, from the San Fernando Valley. The collection is currently housed in Chatsworth, CA. and is open every Saturday for viewing from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Tommy Gelinas, a valley native born in Burbank, CA, founder and curator of the Valley Relics collection, through dedication and perseverance has made this collection one of the largest pertaining to the valley.

San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Craft & Folk Art Museum
San Francisco, California

Art

The Museum's exhibitions of contemporary craft display the work of skilled artists using glass, ceramics, textiles, wood and metal. Exhibitions of traditional ethnic art explore the rich heritage of tribal cultures from around the world.

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art
San Francisco, California

Art

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Jose Museum Of Art
San Jose, California

Art

San Jose Museum Of Art in San Jose, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Marcos Gallery Dominican College
San Rafael, California

Art

San Marcos Gallery Dominican College in San Rafael, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
Santa Barbara, California

Art

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Monica Museum of Art - Bergamot Station
Santa Monica, California

Art

Through its exhibitions, education, and outreach programs, SMMoA fosters diversity, innovation, and discovery in contemporary art—local, national, and international. The Museum celebrates: expanding boundaries; exploring individual differences; enhancing public knowledge of art; and broadening the art experience. SMMoA is a collection of ideas. SMMoA is lauded consistently by both press and public for its sustained level of creative inspiration, with exhibitions, publications, and educational programs that unite experimentation with erudition. SMMoA has the flexibility to be spontaneous and responsive to pivotal developments in the international art world, as well as to be in sync with the traditions of art in Southern California.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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