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VAM Museum Advocacy Day 2026

Join VAM and the museum community in advocating for your museum.

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
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Event Details

Join us for Virginia Museum Advocacy Day 2026! 

Join us at 9:00 AM in the Virginia General Assembly Building, Richmond, VA. 
VAM encourages organizations to bring swag and promotional materials. In Registration details, please indicate if you require a table for set-up.

Virginia Museum Advocacy Day gives us a chance to connect with legislators to promote your organization and VAM as an essential resource in the Commonwealth.

Schedule: (subject to change as appointments with legislators change):

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Breakfast Reception in the General Assembly Building: 

Room Location - Conference Room 700 South

201 North 9th Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219
10:30 am - 11:30 am                                    Meetings with Delegates and Senators 
Noon to 1:00 pm                         

Introduction in the House of Delegates and the Senate in the Capitol
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm                                Lunch
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm                                Meetings with Delegates and Senators in the General Assembly Building
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Legislative Reception at the Library of Virginia
Registration ends on February 6, 2026.

For More Information:

Casey P. Jenkins
Casey P. Jenkins
Executive Director Virginia Association of Museums (804)358-3170
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Advocacy Day - Tips

Parking--Parking can be problematic downtown during the General Assembly session, so be sure to leave extra time. For Parking information visit: Parking | Virginia General Assembly 

Attire--Please dress in business attire for this event--a suit is not necessary, but it is necessary to look tailored and professional.  Ensure you choose comfortable shoes for walking.

One Pager--We encourage you to bring a one page overview of your museum and how it serves its community. Be sure to include information on Tourism, Economic Development, and Yearly Attendance information.

Budget Amendment or Appropriations Request-- Please have your House and/or Senate bill number readily available when speaking with legislators. 

Helpful Apps--Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) for iphones or VPAP General Assembly - Apps on Google Play is a nice app available for download to your phone that serves as a Virginia General Assembly Directory. It has all the House & Senate Members, Contact Information, Map of their new office in the General Assembly Building, and Committee Assignments.