JOIN VAM

The Virginia Association of Museums is one of the most active museum service organizations in the country. We provide high quality professional development, advocacy at the state and Federal level, and build an engaged museum community where members can meet, support, and learn from each other.

Join Now

 CAREER CENTER

Explore our Career Center for downloadable resources on internships, questions to ask in an interview, and resume tips. Then search our job board for open positions, or request a review of your resume (member benefit.)

LEARN MORE

Our Mission

VAM advocates for the importance of museums in our communities and strengthens the cultural sector by supporting museum professionals throughout their careers with professional development, networking, and thought leadership.

Our Vision

We envision a network of collaborative museums and passionate museum professionals throughout the Commonwealth serving as essential community anchors working together to enhance cultural awareness and community identity for all.

Thank you to our supporters

CERTIFICATE IN
MUSEUM MANAGEMENT

The Virginia Certificate in Museum Management is an ideal way to combine the practical, hands-on learning provided by VAM's workshops and conference with a long term credential for your resume.

LEARN MORE
CONNECT

MUSEUM DIRECTORY

Visit VAM's museum directory to find out more about Virginia's museums.  We are proud of our diverse family of museums, and hope you enjoy exploring all of the art, history, science, and heritage that our Virginia museums have to offer to visitors.

VIEW DIRECTORY