United in this long-awaited new nonprofit organization, state museum associations will thrive and strengthen museums together. Collectively we will add a powerful voice to the national museum community.


Who We Are

  • We are the only national entity whose priority is to serve the needs and aspirations of state museum associations.

Our Purpose

  • We connect and strengthen state museum associations in order to build our collective capacity to advance the excellence of museums in every state.

Our Impact

  • We build partnerships and services to provide improved resources, influence and access for state museum associations to carry out our missions. We lead a national network committed to representing the value and viewpoints of state museum associations.