Workshop Series


Workshop Series

    Prepare for the Unexpected & Keep Operating During a Disaster: Emergency Preparedness Practices for Museums

Sept 28, 2022 from 10 to 2.
Hosted at Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.
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Looking Closely: Teaching With Objects

Nov. 2, 2022 from 1 to 4pm.
Hosted at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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Reimagining Exhibit Development at National Air & Space Museum 
February 22, 2023 from 1 to 4pm
Hosted at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Questions? Email membership@vamuseums.org

VAM's Virginia Certificate in Museum Management

VAM's Workshop Series provides credit in tracks of VAM’s Certificate in Museum Management. Attendance of two (2) workshops and remittance of a homework assignment (ie: reading, short writing assignment) must be completed to obtain one (1) credit in each curriculum. *To meet the timed training requirements of the certificate program, a homework assignment must be completed in addition to workshop attendance.


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Policies

Workshop Accessibility Policy

The Virginia Association of Museums is committed to making our meetings and events accessible to all of our attendees. Read our full accessibility policy. If you need special accommodations for any reason, we require 8 weeks-notice prior to any event. Please contact Christina.

Workshop Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received a week prior to the workshop date will be eligible for a credit or refund unless otherwise noted. Cancellations received after the workshop are non-refundable. Participant substitutions are accepted at any time. No-shows will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing.

VAM reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. In the event of such a cancellation, participants will receive a full registration refund or credit, based on preference. VAM is not responsible for any expenses, travel or otherwise, incurred as a result of participation in or cancellation of a program.

Photography Policy

By registering for and attending VAM programs, you grant the Virginia Association of Museums and its authorized representatives permission to film, photograph, or otherwise record your participation in the event. You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by VAM without your prior approval and for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, promoting VAM. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation. You release VAM, its officers, and employees from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording taken at said programs.