MUSEUM ADVOCATE
"Help MANY help many"
Unlimited bundle members

A new membership level launched in 2025 in response to public funding cuts that had a profound impact on museums across the state. Museum Advocate Membership recognizes the shared expenses of sustained advocacy for museums and the growing importance of state-level collaboration. The Advocate level covers the full administrative cost and fees associated with the MANY membership. Thus, ensuring MANY can invest the most significant proportion of funding possible directly in member programs and services, and can provide continued accessibility and service to the broadest number of organizations. Museum Advocates are proudly contributing to a larger collective effort to advance the field. Suggested for institutions with annual operating budgets exceeding $20 million, open to all institutions and/or individuals.

Additional Museum Advocate Benefits: 

– Unlimited Bundle memberships for all staff (who choose to opt-in)

– 2 complimentary registrations for MANY’s annual conference.  

– Logo on MANY websites and publicity materials as a leading Museum Advocate

– Recognition and reserved spot with MANY's group for Museum Advocacy Day in DC

Resources for all MANY members

MANY provides members with professional development opportunities, amplified advocacy, connections for community collaboration, and resources for sustainable change. All members have access to:

• 20+ free virtual programs annually; a full archive of past sessions
• Discounted registration for MANY's annual conference and all MANY fee-based programs
• Subscription to This Month in NYS Museums e-newsletter, including news, updates about public resources and the actions of New York's elected representatives, announcements of open funding opportunities, and notices about upcoming events around the state.
• Free postings on the MANY jobs board
• Member Resources Center
• Member Discussion Forum
• Deaccessioning Forum (coming 2026)
• Opportunity to present/propose/request a virtual program
• Opportunity to present or be recognized as a sponsor of a conference event or program
• Opportunity to co-host a MANY meet-up for all members in your area.
• Opportunity for Instagram takeover/feature MANY's social media feeds
• Discounted registration to the American Alliance of Museums Museums Advocacy Day
• Discounts and access to the shared resources of MANY peer associations
• Discounted products and services from Industry Partners, including Gaylord Archival and the Retail Council of NYS
• Listing on the MANY's public membership map