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• April 8 - MMA Colleague Chat: Understanding NAGPRA

  • When
    April 08, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    MMA Zoom account
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    6 registrants

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  MMA Colleague Chat: Understanding NAGPRA

  Wednesday, April 8
  

  2 PM

  
  

  The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), is a 1990 U.S. federal law requiring museums and federal agencies to return Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred items, and objects of cultural patrimony to lineal descendants, tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. 

  Does your role involve identifying and processing items in your collection for repatriation under NAGPRA? Have you had any successful NAGPRA repatriations? What are the challenges you face regarding NAGPRA?

  Join MMA members to share and discuss the most recent updates to NAGPRA, share your stories, and gain knowledge and insight about how your organization can understand NAGPRA better. 

  Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation. 
  

  The session will be facilitated by Natalie Pantelis, MMA Programs Coordinator.

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• April 30 - MMA Colleague Chat: AI & Exhibit Development

  • When
    April 30, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    MMA Zoom account
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    2 registrants

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  MMA Colleague Chat: AI & Exhibit Development

  Thursday, April 30
  

  11 AM

  
  

  Using AI can be beneficial when used in the correct way. Recently, some museums are utilizing AI to aid in exhibit development. Have you ever utilized AI features in exhibit design? How are museums utilizing AI in exhibit development, and what are the pitfalls or challenges of doing so? How does utilizing AI in exhibit development impact visitor experience? 

  Join MMA members to share and discuss all of the ways AI can be used in exhibit development. Share resources, collect ideas, brainstorm and get inspired by your colleagues on whether or not using AI in your exhibit development can be beneficial. 

  Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation. 
  

  The session will be facilitated by Natalie Pantelis, MMA Programs Coordinator.

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• May 12 - MMA Colleague Chat: Strategic Planning

  • When
    May 12, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    MMA Zoom account
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  MMA Colleague Chat: Strategic Planning

  Tuesday, May 12
  

  11 AM

  
  

  Strategic planning is an important component of museum management and operations. Without strategic planning, museums lack direction. Are you involved in strategic planning at your institution? What are the challenges of strategic planning? 

  Join MMA members to share and discuss the highs and lows of strategic planning and how your institution can prepare for efficient strategic planning sessions. Share resources, collect ideas, brainstorm and get inspired by your colleagues in this open chat on strategic planning. 

  Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation. 
  

  The session will be facilitated by Natalie Pantelis, MMA Programs Coordinator.

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• 2026 MMA Awards Celebration

  • When
    May 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Michigan Science Center
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Please join us as we celebrate the Michigan museum community

  May 14, 2026

  Michigan Science Center

  Detroit

  6:00 - 8:00 pm
  

  
  Tickets $125

  Tickets are available through April 29. 
  

  Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the people, programs, and passion that make Michigan’s museum community thrive. The Michigan Museums Association Annual Awards Event will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Michigan Science Center. A cocktail hour and open house will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by the awards presentation program at 7:00.

  This special gathering brings together museum professionals, supporters, and advocates from across the state to honor outstanding achievements in the field and to recognize the innovation, leadership, and impact happening in museums of all sizes.

  Guests will enjoy an engaging program highlighting this year’s award recipients, opportunities to connect with colleagues and friends, and the chance to experience the dynamic setting of the Michigan Science Center. Together, we will celebrate the vital role museums play in enriching our communities and shaping the future.

  Whether you are a longtime member, a museum professional or volunteer, or someone who simply believes in and supports the work of museums, this event is a meaningful opportunity to come together, be inspired, and support the continued growth of Michigan’s museum community.
  

  We hope you will join us for this memorable evening.

  
  

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• May 28 - MMA Colleague Chat: Museums as an Event Venue

  • When
    May 28, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    MMA Zoom account
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    1 registrant

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  MMA Colleague Chat: Museums as an Event Venue

  Thursday, May 28
  

  1 PM

  
  

  Often times, museums double as an event venue offering up a unique location to host weddings, parties, and corporate events. Does your museum act as an event venue? What are the benefits and challenges of operating your museum as an event venue? 

  Join MMA members to share and discuss the ins and outs of renting out your space for events. Share resources, collect ideas, brainstorm and get inspired by your colleagues on the topic of museums as event venues!

  Location: The MMA Zoom account. You can join via phone or internet. Instructions for connecting will be sent with registration confirmation. 
  

  The session will be facilitated by Natalie Pantelis, MMA Programs Coordinator.

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