The Small Museums Association (SMA) is planning its 26th Annual Conference in Ocean City, Maryland, February 21-23, 2010. Every year, this conference brings together more than 250 museum professionals from a wide range of institutions, primarily from the Mid-Atlantic region—although our member and attendee base has been steadily expanding. The conference aims to improve professionalism within the community of small museums by providing a unique and comfortable environment for individuals and institutions with diverse experiences to meet and learn from each other. Conference sessions typically provide practical, relevant discussions, and examples for small museums and institutions with limited budgets.

More than 200 museum professionals attend, representing a wide variety of small museums. We offer a balance of beginner’s and advanced sessions in an informal and friendly ambiance.

A major goal of the Annual Conference is to give professionals and volunteers practicing at small museums the necessary resources to form strong community relationships and to mine the wealth of unsuspected resources available.  The resources you can provide are integral to the success of our conference attendees! Exhibitor information to be announced in Fall 2009.