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H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Every American Remember Through Serving) Veterans Museum
Huntsville, Texas

General, History, Library, Military

H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas honors all military Veterans by displaying and preserving their memorabilia, photos, medals, uniforms, weapons, etc. We represent every branch of service and all wars and conflicts. Our tour guides are Veterans. Hear first hand accounts of what war and battle are like. Hear it from the soldiers who were actually there. See military history come alive as Veterans educate future generations.

Hamilton County Historical Museum
Hamilton, Texas

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Hamilton County Historical Museum in Hamilton, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Heritage Museum of Montgomery, Texas
Conroe, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Cemetery, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Tells the history of Montgomery County, the third county created in the Republic of Texas. Features Dr. Charles B. Stewart, first Secretary of State to the Republic of Texas, acted as interrupter between General Sam Houston and General Santa Anna and is credited with designing the Lone Star Flag.

Home of the Griffin Papers, dating back to 1831 (can be used as in-house research) and certified copies are obtainable.

Life-size figures of early settlers who help to develop Montgomery County enhance visitor’s experience into the history.

Museum Features: Hands-On Gallery for Young Visitors, Student Workshop with Activity Sheets and Computer Games pertaining to the County history.

Historical Park of Denton County
Denton, Texas

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park

Visit the Museums in the Historical Park of Denton County. They include the Bayless-Selby House Museum and the Denton County African American Museum.

Houston Police Museum
Houston, Texas

General, History, Library, Specialized

The Houston Police Department opened the doors to its HPD Museum and Officers’ Memorial during a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, May 12. The museum is located in the lobby of HPD headquarters at 1200 Travis, and features unique displays and a memorial wall honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers that gave their lives in the line of duty. Included among the displays are artifacts from the Honor Guard, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, badges, uniforms and other equipment utilized over the years. There is no charge for the Museum.

Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum
Hale Center, Texas

General

Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum in Hale Center, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Harber Wildlife Museum
Sherman, Texas

Culture, General, History, Library, Natural History, Science, Specialized

The Harber Wildlife Museum is life long dream of Dorothy and Lacy Harber that has come to fruition right here in Grayson County, Texas. The Museum will be open for all to view and is home to their life long pursuit of animals from around the world. Along with many animal species, there is also an extensive collection of African artifacts on display.

Historic Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Established in 1969 and selected in 2001 as a Local Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is a non-profit, membership organization that is dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s unique historic identity through stewardship, education and leadership. Administrative offices and the Preservation Resource Center are located at the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn Street. Historic Fort Worth owns, operates and restores Thistle Hill (1904) and the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House (1899), and makes both properties available to the public for tours, educational programs, corporate events, parties and weddings.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, Texas

Art, General, Specialized

HCCC has collaborated with local and national organizations, guilds and curators to frame an arts organization that is both accessible to general audiences, unwavering in its quality, and dedicated to contemporary craft at the highest level. In order to most fully educate the public about contemporary craft and support artists at all stages of their development, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft utilizes a three-part artistic approach involving exhibitions, artist studios and a retail gallery, with education interwoven into all three aspects.

HCCC’s artist in residence program is a unique way of presenting the best local and national artists to the public in an open, educational setting.

Hutchinson County Museum
Borger, Texas

General, History

The Hutchinson County Museum keeps the colorful history of Hutchinson County alive. We share the story of Coronado who traveled through the Texas Panhandle about 1 mile from the museum; we have artfacts and scale models of buildings from the Battle of Adobe Walls and up through the founding of the county in 1901 and beyond. We have extensive artifacts and detailed exhibits on the oil boom days when Borger was known as "boogertown" with murders daily including the murder of the town' s founder and the murder of a District Attorney attempting to clean up the corruption. We offer a fun and interesting walking tour of the downtown area where most of the action took place. It's all within about 1/4 of a mile from the museum.

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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