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Conference

Explore how museums are dealing with the challenges of climate change, from more extreme weather events to changing community needs. Join other small museum professionals and volunteers in discussing the key role small museums can play in educating, engaging, and supporting their communities in the face of changing physical and social climates.

About the Conference

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues. We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers.

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When & Where

February 16 to 18, 2026

The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pennsylvania

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Call for Proposals

Click here to find out more and submit a session proposal.

Deadline: July 1

Accessibility

The Small Museum Association is committed to holding events and programs that are open and welcoming to all. Please see SMA’s Accessibility Statement for more details.

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