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"...I first learned about VAM towards the end of my studies and while I was working part-time as a Historic Interpreter. I have been a member of the Virginia Association of Museums for over 10 years now and I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without VAM. After several of my coworkers had attended the conference and I learned about all the different training opportunities that were available and I was instantly hooked..."
- Paige Gibbons-Backus, Historic Site Manager at Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation, VAM Council Vice President of Governance
VAM 2026 conference information
The theme for the 2026 conference is: Little ‘r’ Revolutions: Museum Transformations for Everyone
The 250th anniversary of the United States offers the opportunity to showcase the transformative power of “revolutions” in our future planning, work cultures, and democratizing our institutions. Our colleagues will showcase workshops, panels, and posters that teach us all about the “small r” revolutions that VAM members are leading and for all of us to reflect on the opportunities these changes offer for our field.
Virginia is fortunate to have a rich and diverse museum community that preserves, protects, and interprets the Commonwealth’s cultures, arts, sciences, lives, and histories. The quality of collections, programs, and exhibits in the Commonwealth is exceptional. Creative collaborations between museums and other organizations lead to innovative approaches that have the power to transform communities.
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