2026 MMA Conference - Oakland County

Step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with the passion that brought you to museum work. Discover practical strategies, innovative programs, and fresh perspectives from museum professionals across Michigan and beyond. From evening events to hallway conversations, the conference is designed to help you expand your professional circle and strengthen Michigan’s museum community!

Conference registration includes all regular conference activities including but not limited to:

Whether you want to learn more about Oakland County, our local hosts or delve deeper into museum practice, we have you covered.

• Register multiple people from the same member museum here.

• To receive discounted member rates please make sure you are logged in.

• Purchase guest tickets for family to attend evening events here. 

Workshops are available at various times on Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21. 

Monday, October 19

9-12     Field Day 3 Experience at the Troy Historic Village $35
9-12     Destination Cranbrook: Breaking Down the Walls $50
1-4       Intro to Disaster Response and Hands-On Water Salvage Workshop $55
1-4       Exhibit Design Boot Camp $25

1-4       Accessibility Boot Camp $50

1-4      Metadata Refinement for Museum Professionals $50

1-4       Fire Salvage and Behavior for Cultural Institutions $25

2021 MMA Annual Conference attendees at Mackinac State Historic Parks.