For decades, MANY's annual conference has hosted hundreds of museum professionals for learning and networking. This event convenes colleagues across disciplines, sizes, and regions, as well as creative partners, students, and community collaborators. MANY's full membership comprises 700+ museums with annual budgets ranging from <$10,000 to >$300 million, and staff sizes ranging from 1 to over 2,000. Collectively, MANY member institutions welcome more than 20 million visitors annually and contribute over $5 billion to local and global economies. From internationally recognized institutions to local community sites, we are united in commitment to public service and excellence in the arts, humanities, culture, history, and science. Museum professionals, board members, creative partners, students, industry peers, and community collaborators from across New York State are invited to participate. 

Registration Information 

Conference Registration includes:

• All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday sessions and workshops
• Thursday lunch
• Friday breakfast, lunch, light refreshments at Night at the Museum
• Saturday breakfast and lunch
• Digital Conference Program (To reduce waste, printed programs will only be produced on demand, and can be add-on during registration)

Meal Preferences and Sessions, Workshops, and Meet Ups Selections

Attendee selected options to indicate meal preferences, dietary restrictions, and sessions of interest will be shared via Google Form closer to the event. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations before March 1 will be processed at no cost. Refunds requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. Special event tickets are non-refundable due to advance catering commitments, but may be transferred to another attendee. Please notify MANY staff if you transfer a ticket.

Video/Photography Policy

By registering for and attending the conference, participants grant MANY permission to photograph, film, or otherwise document conference activities.  Images may be used for promotional and archival purposes.