Art
A non-profit institution housed in a new $20-million library facility, the museum exhibits international, national and regional art.
Natural History
Marine life, Nevada's wildlife, Africa savannah/Africa rain forest room and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus children's hands-on room.
Features Native American and Chinese displays, mining tools, furniture, musical instruments, guns and mineral specimens.
History
Museum depicts the life and times of the Mason and Smith Valleys over the last 130 years. The Museum is not federally funded, has no paid curator and is run entirely by volunteers. Fund raising events, dues, donations and memorials keep the bills paid.
Memorabilia from the world-famous pianist and legend, including a rare piano collection, automobiles, the world's largest rhinestone plus samples from his glittering wardrobe.
Children's, Culture, Science
Over 100 hands-on exhibits in the arts, humanities and sciences for children and their families, daily programming and a Cultural Gallery featuring nationally touring exhibitions.
Exhibits focus on artifacts from ancient Puebloan settlement dating from A.D. 1-1150. Actual dwelling reconstructions on premises. Also see exhibits on Paiutes and other Native American groups, history and geology.
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.
MI Museums: Navigating Changing Landscape
The role of museums is evolving. How do we as museum professionals and volunteers navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world while staying true to the core mission of museums as stewards of culture, education, and public engagement
While this may present us with challenges, it also offers us opportunities to rethink traditional museum practices and embrace novel approaches to our work. As we navigate these societal, technological, and environmental shifts, what are the tools and strategies we can use to innovate and transform the Michigan museum community
This year’s conference invites participants to explore these pressing issues along with emerging trends in museum education and interpretation, collections stewardship, exhibit design, fundraising, audience development, leadership, DEAI and community engagement. We are all passionate about shaping the future of museums – how can we come together to be a catalyst for change within the Michigan museum community?