Art
Specialized
Botanical Garden
A walk through exhibit of 20 antique cars and l922 LaFrance fire engines with brief descriptions of each vehicle
Science
Hands on learning center, providing children and adults special insights into the human physical condition and related applied sciences.
History, Historic House
Museum located in oldest surviving structure in Asheville ca. l840.
History
Provide technical assistance to small and local history museums in western North Carolina
Minerals, gems and fossils from N.C. and around the world. Hallmarks are a collection of the rare gem, hiddenite and the Sondley Collection of turn-of-the-century jewelry featuring N.C. gems and gold.
Art, History
Houses a changing exhibition gallerywhich shows traditional and contemporary crafts of regional national and international significance. The permanent collection dates back to the early 20th century.
History of Biltmore Industries depicted through programs and artifacts
One of three nature centers in the U.S. accredited by AAM
We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.
The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.
We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."
For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.
Theme: Building Communit
Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired
Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.
FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held
October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!
Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.
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.