Web Directory

» Alberta Museums Association
   Non-profit society of museum professionals and volunteers formed to promote the development of Alberta's museums and galleries.
   http://www.museums.ab.ca/

» American Association of Museums (AAM)
   National organization representing the museum community. Includes information on programs, grants, and membership.
   http://www.aam-us.org/

» American Public Gardens Association
   A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants.
   http://www.publicgardens.org/

» Arts Midwest
   Arts organization working with museums, theaters, and performing arts centers. Programs include exhibits, performances, and lectures.
   http://www.artsmidwest.org/

» Association for Art History
   Asserts centrality of art object; promotes the inclusion of philological, humanistic and scholarly aspects in the teaching and communication of the history and criticism of the visual arts.
   http://mypage.iu.edu/~aah/

» Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
   ALHFAM is the museum organization for those involved in living history programming, living historical farms, agricultural museums, and outdoor museums of history and folklife.
   http://www.alhfam.org/

» Association of African American Museums
   Meeting and conference information only.
   http://www.blackmuseums.org/

» Association of Art Museum Directors
   Represents directors of major art museums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
   http://www.aamd.org/

» Association of Children's Museums
   Professional service organization for children's museums around the world.
   http://www.childrensmuseums.org

» Association of College and University Museums and Galleries - ACUMG
   Organization of museums and galleries affiliated with colleges and universities.
   http://www.acumg.org/

» Association of Independent Museums
   Representing independent museums in the United Kingdom, improving standards, and contributing to national policy making. Includes membership details, events, services, a bulletin, an online directory and publications.
   http://www.aim-museums.co.uk/

» Association of Lithuanian Museums
   Volunteer, nonprofit organization features publications, membership, and contact information.
   http://www.museums.lt/Index_En.htm

» Association of Midwest Museums
   Provides resources to museums and cultural institutions and services to museum professionals in an eight-state region in the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
   http://www.midwestmuseums.org/

» Association of Science-Technology Centers
   ASTC represents more than 400 hands-on science museums around the world.
   http://www.astc.org/

» Canadian Museums Association
   National organization for the advancement of Canadian museums.
   http://www.museums.ca/

» Coastal Museums Association
   Non-profit organization comprised of 35 museums from Savannah and area southward to the cities of Darien and Brunswick, Georgia. Includes links to members and upcoming programs and events.
   http://www.gacoastalmuseums.org

» Finnish Museum Association
   National central organization for all groups supporting and running museums in Finland. Includes training resources, news, publications and directory of member museums. In English and Finnish.
   http://www.museoliitto.fi/en.php

» Fire Museum Network
   The web site hosts a discussion group, a schedule of events and a directory of Fire Museums in the United States and Canada.
   http://firemuseumnetwork.org/

» International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts
   Forum for colleagues promoting research and documentation in the performing arts.
   http://www.sibmas.org/English/sibmas.html

» International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame
   Brings together over 130 member institutions worldwide for the promotion of sports history.
   http://www.sportsheritage.org/

» International Committee on Museum Security
   The International Council of Museums security committee. Includes rules, annual meetings, publications, board members, and contact information.
   http://www.icms.boom.ru/

» International Congress of Maritime Museums
   Guild of associations, organizations and individuals in the maritime preservation field.
   http://www.icmmonline.org/

» International Council of African Museums (AFRICOM)
   News and newsletter, activities, events gallery, resources and directory of museums in Africa. [English, French]
   http://www.africom.museum/

» Masonic Library and Museum Association
   Association to assist and support Masonic libraries and museums and those individuals charged with the collection, management and preservation of the Masonic heritage.
   http://www.mlmassn.org/

» Medical Museums Association
   Features excepts from newsletter, members listings, and membership and annual meeting information.
   http://www.case.edu/affil/MeMA/memahome.htm

» Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
   Private non-profit organization providing leadership and support for the arts in DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV and the US Virgin Islands.
   http://www.midatlanticarts.org/

» Mid-America Arts Alliance
   Nonprofit organization serving museums, performing arts centers, and community art organizations. Includes information on programs, productions, and exhibits.
   http://www.maaa.org/

» Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums
   Regional museum association for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC.
   http://www.midatlanticmuseums.org/

» Midwest Open Air Museums Coordinating Council
   Provides for interchange of ideas, materials, information and consideration of open air museums in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
   http://www.momcc.org/

» Mountain-Plains Museums Association
   Organization of museums in the western plains region of the United States. Information on the association and membership.
   http://www.mpma.net/

» Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
   MANL provides a communications network among museums and heritage societies within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
   http://www.manl.nf.ca/

» Museum Ethnographers Group
   UK based museum organization devoted to the work of ethnography. Includes membership information, events, and guidelines.
   http://www.museumethnographersgroup.org.uk

» Museum Store Association
   International organization representing museum store professionals by providing members educational resources and information.
   http://www.museumdistrict.com/

» Museum Trustee Association
   Network for advising, informing and inspiring museums trustees. Provides board education programs, memberships, and resources for museum trustees. Located in Washington, DC, United States.
   http://www.mta-hq.org/

» Museums & Galleries NSW
   Australian museum organization. Offers workshops, seminars and lectures for professional and volunteer staff.
   http://www.mgnsw.org.au/

» Museums Council of New York City
   Non-profit group dedicated to preserve, study, interpret and exhibit objects of educational and cultural value. Meets bimonthly at member institutions and publishes annual membership directory. Includes meeting notices, links and contact information.
   http://www.museumscouncil.org/

» Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
   The national (UK) development agency working for and on behalf of museums, libraries and archives and advising government on policy and priorities for the sector.
   http://www.mla.gov.uk/

» National Arts and Disability Center
   Dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-arts, performing-arts, media-arts, and literary-arts communities.
   http://nadc.ucla.edu/

» National Association for Interpretation
   Dedicated to the advancement of the profession of interpretation (on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, historic sites, museums, and aquaria). Includes events, membership details, job openings, publications, links to regions,
   http://www.interpnet.com/

» National Museum Directors' Conference
   UK association of directors and chief executives of the national museums and libraries, including the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Public Record Office. Features publications, membership and contact information.
   http://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk

» National Park Service: Museum Management Program
   Learn more about the different museums and what they have to offer. Includes database of collections, photo galleries and details of exhibits.
   http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/

» New England Museum Association
   Offers individual, institutional, and corporate memberships. Includes details of services provided, publications, workshops, a list of the board of directors, and a conference schedule. Located in Arlington, Massachusetts.
   http://www.nemanet.org/

» Ontario Museum Association
   Provides detailed information on over 600 heritage and cultural sites located in the province. Also provides professional development and tourism information.
   http://www.museumsontario.com/

» Small Museums Association
   Organization devoted to the promotion and development of small museums. Features information for museum professionals and for the general public.
   http://www.smallmuseum.org/

» Southern Arts Federation
   A regional arts organization which provides grants, programs and services to museums, artists and arts organizations in the southern United States.
   http://www.southarts.org/

» The British Columbia Museums Association
   Brings together members of the British Columbia cultural community for common problem solving and sharing of information.
   http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/

» The French Heritage Society
   American non-profit association dedicated to the preservation of the French architecture in the United States and in France and to the fostering of educational exchange between the two countries for architects, artisans, interns and students. Includes pro
   http://www.frenchheritagesociety.org

» The International Council of Museums
   Promotion and development of museums and museum professionals at an international level.
   http://icom.museum/

» The Museums Association
   Largest association representing museums and galleries in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.museumsassociation.org/

» The Southeastern Museums Conference
   Fosters professionalism, mutual support, and communication among its members and the larger museum community serving 12 states throughout the Southeast.
   http://www.semcdirect.net/

» Union of European Historic Houses Associations
   Organization of private historic house museums in Europe.
   http://www.unistoric.org/uehha/

» WESTAF: The Western States Art Federation
   Non-profit arts service organization which provides arts resources information, grants and programs.
   http://www.westaf.org/

» Western Museums Association
   An association for museums and other related organizations in the western United States.
   http://westmuse.wordpress.com/

» Yukon Historical and Museums Association
   Organization of historical societies and museums in the Yukon.
   http://heritageyukon.ca/