The 2026 MANY annual conference “Museums Make New York: The State of Culture” is at The New York State Museum in Albany, NY on May 7-9!

Registration is now OPEN.

Bold. Civic. Proud. The MANY Annual Conference is the primary statewide gathering of museum leaders, cultural organizations, and public agencies across New York’s museum sector. A statewide call to recognize museums as essential civic infrastructure powering New York's identity, economy, and cultural vitality. Museums don't just belong to New York — they've made New York. They help define what the state stands for: curiosity, creativity, and excellence.