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Building Connections in Trying Times

Written by Kaitlynn Anderson, Museum Curator at Latah County Historical Society and WMA 2025 Wanda Chin Scholarship recipient.

Elevating Connections: My First Western Museums Association Conference

Written by Heather Christenbury, Executive Director of the Coos History Museum, Board President of OMA, and WMA 2025 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient.

WMA's Winter Board Meeting in Salt Lake City

WMA Board Members and Staff visiting the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, led by Gretchen Dietrich (center).

WMA's 2025 Top 5 Moments of Bliss

As part of our WMA Weekly Newsletter we shar

Some Good Museum News - Holiday Edition


Dear WMA 2025 Volunteers...


New Tools from ASTC to Support Career Excellence in Informal STEM Learning

Volunteer with us @ WMA 2025!


The Western Museums Association (WMA) is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our 2025 Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada!

Every year, WMA's volunteers play an integral part in the success of the conference. Volunteers help to set a positive tone and foster meaningful experiences and interactions for our attendees.