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Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information – PA Museums Annual Statewide Museum Conference

Museums purchase supplies and services just like any other businesses do. If your business does business with museums, our PA Museums Annual Statewide Conference is an ideal place to get your name in front of our members, meet face to face with leaders who make purchasing decisions at museums, and enjoy networking with the museum …

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PA Museums Shine on #MuseumSelfie Day!

Pennsylvania’s museums joined in to celebrate museums and the ubiquitous selfie. These pictures were shared on Facebook and Twitter as part of a global initiative to bring awareness to people, places, and collections. PA Museums captured some of the highlights using Storify, and we hope you enjoy these images as much as we do as …

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Core Documents Verification Workshops

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and PA Museums in partnership with the American Alliance of Museums present: Core Documents Verification Workshops Did you know that a bill is pending in the Senate that would make grant funds available to Pennsylvania museums that have completed the AAM’s Core Documents Verification Program? Or that there are …

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Call for 2015 PA Museums Awards Nominations

 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Each year, PA Museums recognizes the special achievements of museums and historical organizations in Pennsylvania. This is your invitation to submit a nomination for a project, process, or individual that you know is exemplary. A PA Museums Special Achievement Award distinguishes your organization by: Serving as public recognition of staff or volunteers, …

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Call for 2015 Conference Session Proposals

Wanted! Session Proposals for our 2015 Annual Statewide Museum Conference The PA Museums Annual Statewide Conference will be held in Harrisburg on April 12, 13 and 14 and will be hosted by The State Museum.  Our theme for 2015 is Partners in History: Telling the Pennsylvania Story. Pennsylvania’s cultural community is rich and diverse. Museums, galleries, …

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PHMC Announces Operating Grants for 2013-2014

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $1,901,011 in grants to 130 eligible museums and official county historical societies in Pennsylvania that met the following criteria: •    Museums that are located in Pennsylvania with annual operating budgets exceeding $100,000 (excluding capital and in-kind services) and at least one full-time professional staff person. •    …

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PA Museums Ready to Testify

Pennsylvania Museums Ready to Testify at PA Senate’s State Government Committee Hearing on The Pennsylvania Museum Preservation Act (SB1070) Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 7, 2014, museum leaders and experts will testify before the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee in support of The Pennsylvania Museum Preservation Act (SB1070) sponsored by Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) …

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PA Museums 2014 Special Achievement Awards

PA Museums will present our 2014 Special Achievement Awards on Monday, April 7 at our Annual Statewide Museum Conference in Pittsburgh hosted by the Senator John Heinz History Center. Pennsylvania’s museum field has many reasons to be proud, and our statewide association is pleased to recognize deserving individuals and organizations with our awards program. Attendees …

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