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Virtual Programs

Led by museum professionals from across New York State and beyond, join us online. Webinars are free for all MANY members; advance registration is required. ASL interpretation and closed captions provided for all events. Recordings of past events are available for MANY members.

Virtual programs are made possible by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation


NYS and Suffolk County 250th Initiatives Updates

Friday, October 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

This program will provide updates regarding NYS 250th Commission’s work and funding plan as well as what is happening with the Suffolk County 250th Commission. Presenters include Devin Lander, New York’s 16th State Historian and Head of Museum Chartering for the State Education Department; Phil Giltner, who conducts special projects for the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; and Barbara M. Russell, Brookhaven Town Historian.

MANY's 2025 virtual programs are supported by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation (rdlgfoundation.org).

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Government 101: How Policies Shape the Future of Museums and How You Can Help

Friday, October 24, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

This session will be important for all who are interested in strategizing effective ways for their museums to work with elected officials and government. Nichole Westin, Senior Director of Government & Field Relations at AAM will lead the webinar. Learn about AAM’s ongoing efforts to expand awareness of the importance of museums as economic drivers, places of education, and centers of culture and community. Join the AAM Government Relations and Advocacy staff to learn more about the interconnectivity of the federal government and advocacy and how you can help. And how all of this can help shape a stronger future for museums.

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All virtual programs are recorded and made available for MANY members via the Member Resource page. 

Click here to learn more about joining MANY or email info@nysmuseums.org to see if you membership is active.

Live out of state? Join MANY Online! With our growing national and international audience in mind, we are pleased to announce a new virtual membership category for individuals who live outside of New York State.

MANY is committed to making our virtual programs as accessible as possible. All virtual programs will have Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation provided by Interpretek. For more information, please email info@nysmuseums.org or call 518-273-3400.

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