New England Museum Association
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| New England Museum Association | |
|---|---|
| Name | New England Museum Association |
| Formation | 1914 |
| Region served | New England |
New England Museum Association is a regional organization that serves Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Peabody Essex Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum, and other institutions in New England. The association was founded in 1914, with the goal of promoting cooperation and exchange among Harvard Art Museums, Yale University Art Gallery, and other museums in the region. The organization has a long history of working with Smithsonian Institution, American Alliance of Museums, and Institute of Museum and Library Services to advance the interests of museums in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The association's members include Boston Museum of Science, Children's Museum of Boston, and New England Aquarium, among others.
● History
The history of the organization dates back to 1914, when it was founded by a group of museum professionals from Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Worcester Art Museum, and Portland Museum of Art. Over the years, the organization has worked with National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services to promote the development of museums in New England. The association has also collaborated with American Association of Museums, Association of Art Museum Directors, and American Association for State and Local History to advance the interests of its members, including Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum, and Whitney Museum of American Art. In addition, the organization has partnered with New England Foundation for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Maine Arts Commission to support the work of museums in the region, such as Farnsworth Art Museum and Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
● Mission_and_Objectives
The mission of the organization is to promote the interests of museums in New England, including Museum of Science, Boston, New England Aquarium, and Plimoth Plantation. The association's objectives include providing professional development opportunities for museum staff, such as those at Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University. The organization also aims to promote cooperation and exchange among its members, including Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, and New Britain Museum of American Art. Furthermore, the association seeks to advance the interests of museums in New England through advocacy and outreach, working with organizations such as National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Institute for Conservation, and Society of American Archivists. The association's members also include Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard Art Museums, and MIT Museum, among others.
● Membership_and_Programs
The organization has a diverse membership, including Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The association offers a range of programs and services to its members, including professional development opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, in partnership with American Alliance of Museums, Association of Art Museum Directors, and New England Foundation for the Arts. The organization also provides advocacy and outreach services, working with National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services to promote the interests of museums in New England. Additionally, the association offers networking opportunities for its members, including Boston Museum of Science, Children's Museum of Boston, and New England Aquarium, among others. The organization's members also include Worcester Art Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, and Danforth Art Museum, among others.
● Annual_Conference
The organization hosts an annual conference, which brings together museum professionals from New England and beyond, including Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum, and Whitney Museum of American Art. The conference features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops, and provides opportunities for networking and professional development, in partnership with American Alliance of Museums, Association of Art Museum Directors, and New England Foundation for the Arts. The conference has been held in various locations throughout New England, including Boston, Providence, and Portland. The organization's annual conference has also featured speakers from Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others. The conference is attended by professionals from Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, among others.
● Regional_Representation
The organization has a strong regional presence, with members from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The association works to promote the interests of museums in each of these states, including Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Portland Museum of Art, and Wadsworth Atheneum. The organization also partners with regional organizations, such as New England Foundation for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Maine Arts Commission, to support the work of museums in the region, such as Farnsworth Art Museum and Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Additionally, the association collaborates with National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Institute for Conservation, and Society of American Archivists to advance the interests of museums in New England. The organization's members also include Boston Museum of Science, Children's Museum of Boston, and New England Aquarium, among others.
● Professional_Development
The organization offers a range of professional development opportunities for museum staff, including workshops, conferences, and online courses, in partnership with American Alliance of Museums, Association of Art Museum Directors, and New England Foundation for the Arts. The association also provides resources and support for museum professionals, including Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The organization's professional development programs are designed to help museum staff stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the field, and to advance their careers, with the support of Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University. The association's members also include Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard Art Museums, and MIT Museum, among others. The organization has also partnered with National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services to support the professional development of museum staff in New England.