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A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery

Fort Pierce, Florida

Art

Since its founding in 1960 and the first day the doors opened in 1961, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery has been a center and catalyst for creativity and culture in our region. The Museum houses the nation’s largest public presentation of artwork by Florida’s preeminent painter, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990), and is home to the state’s only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen.

Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center at FAU Harbor Branch

Fort Pierce, Florida

Science

To provide informative exhibits , publications, and educational programs which communicate to a diverse public the exciting aspects of marine biology and technology, and the state-of-the-art science being pursued at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. To provide an intellectual setting for meetings, a high-quality marine-oriented gift shop, and research and teaching collections of biological specimens of local importance.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Fort Pierce, Florida

Art, Botanical Garden, History

5 acre sub-tropical garden featuring vernacular architecture and collections of palms, bromeliads, orchids, herbs, bonsai and other plants. Gift shop on site. 64-acre expansion underway. Recently received 100 Bonsai from Bonsai Master Jim Smith. Display will be opened late April.

Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce, Florida

Aquarium, Children's, General, Library, Nature Centers, Science, University

Here on the east coast of Florida, we are fortunate to live along the shores of the most diverse estuary in the United States - the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). The lagoon stretches 156 miles from Ponce De Leon Inlet on the north to Jupiter on the south, and harbors over 3,000 species of organisms. Even though the IRL is an everyday sight for many of us, few have ever experienced the unsurpassed biological diversity that lies below these waters. The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit provides a window into this underwater world.

St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc.

Saint Lucie, Florida

History, Historical Society

Promote public interest in and study of the history of the St. Lucie County and of the East Coast of Florida. Participate in and support of community events and displays that portray the history of St. Lucie County and the East Coast of Florida. Publication of or support for the publication of historical subjects of St. Lucie County and the East Coast of Florida.

National Navy SEAL Museum

Fort Pierce, Florida

History

To inform and educate the public on the important role of the U.S. Navy's Naval Combat Demolition Units, Scouts and Raiders, Underwater Demolition Teams and Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Teams, more commonly referred to in the past as Navy Frogmen" and now as "Navy SEALS.""

St. Lucie County Regional History Center

Fort Pierce, Florida

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military

The St. Lucie County Regional History Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation and promotion of St. Lucie County and the surrounding region's unique history. The permanent exhibit area takes visitors on a chronological journey through different time periods of the area's past. Included are exhibits dealing with the ancient Ais tribe; the Golden Galleons exhibit which features artifacts from the wreck of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet; an early Seminole encampment and displays featuring the history of the Seminole Wars, the beginnings of Fort Pierce and early settler life. Guided tours of the 1908 Register-Gardner House provide visitors with a glimpse at Florida's pioneer past. A special exhibit gallery offers changing special exhibitions every 6 months.

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

March 10 - March 13, 2026

California Association of Museums 2026 Annual Conference

California Association of Museums

Omni Hotel

Los Angeles, California

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2026 conference, set to take place from March 10–13, 2026 in Los Angeles. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community at CAM 2026: Reframing

Reframing encapsulates the tangible nature of museum work–what we restore, revive, and rebuild–and the intangible nature of museum work–where we reflect, interpret, educate, and shift perspectives. On a larger scale, Reframing gives us the power to redefine who we are, why we’re important, and how we connect with and show up for our community. Reframing is resistance and resilience.

We look forward to reuniting with the California museum community in Los Angeles, March 10–13, 2026 at the Omni Hotel. Stay tuned for more annual conference developments.

April 29 - May 2, 2026

Oregon Museum Association 2026 Conference

Oregon Museums Association

Woodburn, Oregon

OMA will join forces with Oregon Heritage for a spring conference in Woodburn

Save the Date: 2026 Conference

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February 16 - February 18, 2026

Small Museum Association 42nd Annual Conference 2026

Small Museum Association

The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

42nd Annual Conference: Climate Chang

Explore how museums are dealing with the challenges of climate change, from more extreme weather events to changing community needs. Join other small museum professionals and volunteers in discussing the key role small museums can play in educating, engaging, and supporting their communities in the face of changing physical and social climates

About the Conferenc

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.

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