7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

$45, includes appetizers and drinks
 

Celebrate WMA’s 90th anniversary with a party at the Nevada Museum of Art! Join us for a special evening of connecting with colleagues. Food and drink open the party as we enjoy the sunset from the Nightingale Sky Room overlooking the Sierra Nevada. Mark 90 years of WMA gathering museum folks by exploring the galleries, the newly opened Charles and Stacie Mathewson Education + Research Center, and seeing a variety of exhibitions. Thank you for being a part of WMA’s journey moving the museum field forward!

$40, includes appetizers and drinks
 

Join The Discovery for an inspirational evening of science exploration. Explore The Discovery’s 67,000 square feet of exhibitions focused on science, technology, engineering, and invention, all designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and the joy of lifelong learning. Attendees will also have the chance to explore Super Human: Power of Technology, the museum’s featured exhibition. Enjoy generous food, drink and be wowed by science demonstrations, in a night guaranteed to inspire curiosity!

Embark on an enchanting journey into the world of miniature artistry at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures! Immerse yourself in the Museum’s newest exhibition, STAGES OF IMAGINATION: The Broadway Set Designs of David Korins, which focuses on the role of miniatures in the design process of Hamilton, Beetlejuice, Dear Evan Hanson, Here Lies Love, and The Who’s Tommy. Grab a delicious bite to eat from local food trucks and a refreshing beverage from the bar.

Kick back with WMA at Ventana Canyon Resort! After the first full conference day, find your BALANCE by taking it easy with libations, hearty appetizers, and an exciting mix of activities and educational offerings to connect with fellow attendees. Find space to unwind with a short film series highlighting the amazing work of our colleagues at the Anchorage Museum and the Burke Museum. Learn about Kumeyaay culture through playing traditional games. Attend the session “Championing New Pride Programming” and dream up your own drag number.

Enjoy an evening at the Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena’s treasured art center where contemporary art exhibitions and community-based arts education intersect to nurture joyful, healthy, and equitable communities shaped by imagination, creativity, and diverse voices.

The Autry Museum of the American West invites you to a cocktail reception. Please join us for drinks and appetizers on the plaza and visit our world-class galleries which offer a unique and immersive experience that combines art, history, and entertainment. Explore the diverse cultures of the American West through art, cultural materials, film memorabilia, paintings, and interactive exhibits.

Cost: $70 – includes transportation, appetizers, and drinks.