What's the hot topic this month? What are we discussing next? What did you miss?
Here, you'll find our list of pertinent, upcoming webinars and previously recorded shows presented by experts and organizations from across the museum field and beyond.
UPCOMING WEBINARS & EVENTS 2024
Tune in for...
November 2024
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
Monday, November 4 @ 9am PT
Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites
American Association for State and Local History
Thursday, November 7
Strategies to Create Inclusivity in Established or New Experiences
Museum Association of New York
Friday, November 8 @ 9am PT
Building Impactful Relationships with Community Partners
Virginia Association of Museums
Wednesday, November 13 @ 9am PT
Website and Social Media Archiving
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
Wednesday, November 13 @ 9am PT
Mistakes Were Made: Small Business Edition
Independent Museum Professionals
Wednesday, November 13 @ 11am PT
Future Chat: Diving Into Museum Data
American Alliance of Museums
Thursday, November 14 @ 12pm PT
Understanding Place: Relationship Building with Indigenous Communities
Museum Association of New York
Friday, November 15 @ 9am PT
Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation & Connecting to Conservation (C2Cc) Care
Tuesday, November 19 @ 10am PT
Starting with Staff: Helping Your Team Flourish
Association of Children’s Museums
Wednesday, November 20 @ 11am
Simplified Fundraising Planning for Small Nonprofits
Productive Fundraising
Thursday, November 21 @ 10am PT
Museum Association of New York
Friday, November 22 @ 9am PT
December 2024
Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Digital Frontier in Museums
Friday, December 6 @ 9am PT
Museum Association of New York
Processing Priorities: Setting Goals for Your Collections
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
Tuesday, December 10 @ 9am PT
Removing Barriers and Opening Doors: Finding Ways to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion
Museum Association of New York
Friday, December 13 @ 9am PT
PAST WEBINARS
In case you missed out, here are some webinar recordings worth checking out.
WMA & Museum Learning Hub Webinars
Connecting Around Climate 2023 Webinar – WMA, CAM, & Environment & Culture Partners
Museums Are Not Neutral Keynote 2022 Webinar – WMA, BCMA, La Tanya S. Autry, & Mike Murawski
Module 1: Digital Accessibility & Inclusion – Museum Learning Hub (MLH)
Module 2: Live Streaming for Museums – MLH
Module 3: Managing Digitization Projects for Museums – MLH
Module 4: Managing Website Projects for Museums – MLH
Module 5: Virtual Exhibitions for Museums – MLH
Module 6: Podcasting for Museums – MLH
Module 7: Video Production – MLH
Module 8: Audiences & Analytics for Museum – MLH
Module 9: Social Media – MLH
Module 10: Digitizing 3D Collections – MLH
Some Good Museum News – MAAM, AAM, WMA, NEMA, SEMC, MPMA
Webinars on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility
Moving Forward with NAGPRA virtual workshop – Oregon Museums Association
Museums Cannot Be Silent: Whitney Plantation – SEMC
Inclusivity in Isolation – AAAMC Foundation + Association of African American Museums
What's on your mind? DEAI and Creating Real Change – MAAM
Striving Towards an Equitable Future: Addressing Systemic Injustice as a Cultural Organization – Cuseum
Diversity & Community Support in Membership & Visitor Services – Cuseum
Webinars on Membership + Visitor Experience
Membership in 2022: Approaches, Aspirations, and Activities for the Year Ahead – Cuseum
Membership Predictions, Priorities & Problem-Solving for 2021 – Cuseum
2020 End-of-Year Strategy in Alumni Relations – Cuseum
Membership Mondays: Exploring New Membership Models & Trends – Cuseum
Museum Think Tank: Examining Membership and Loyalty – Cuseum
Membership Lightning Talks: Launching New Initiatives & Benefits in Museum Membership – Cuseum
Webinar Recording: Re-Opening with Contact-Free Visitor Experiences – Culture Connect
Membership Mondays: Re-Engaging and Re-Welcoming Members After Coronavirus Closures – Cuseum
The Onsite Member Experience After Coronavirus Closures - Cuseum
AASLH Conversations: Local Advocacy Matters - AASLH
The “Contactless” Future: Reimagining the Visitor Experience in the Era of Coronavirus - Cuseum
Webinars on Marketing + Communication + Digital Engagement
Digital Engagement Series #1:Digital Collaboration: Context and Needs – AAMC Foundation
Alumni Engagement in the Era of Coronavirus – Cuseum
Interpretive planning for a pandemic – Oregon Museums Association
Membership Marketing, Audience Shifts & Community Engagement after Coronavirus - Cuseum
Digital: Income Stream or Accessible Outreach – AAMC Foundation
How Museums Can Experiment with Social Media to Boost Audience Engagement During Coronavirus - Cuseum
How to Discuss COVID-19 Digitally - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC)
Thinking Outside the Box to Reach Audiences Inside Their Homes - Cuseum
Digital Engagement at Your Museum During COVID-19 - Culture Connect
Webinars on Civic Engagement + Social Impact
Justice Now: What Would a Truth and Justice Commission Look Like in America – ICSC
Beyond Statements: People Power – AAMC Foundation
Museum Think Tank: Cultural Organizations as Incubators for Social Impact – Cuseum
Webinar Short: Definitions of Justice – ICSC
Emergent Paradigms in Higher Education in Times of Disruption – AAMG
Connecting with your Community through Collections – CatalogIt
Decolonizing the Future: Education, Resilience and Challenging Myths – ICSC
Supporting Communities with Digital Programs During Coronavirus - Cuseum
Supporting Schools & Educators as a Cultural Organization – Cuseum
COVID-19 and Vulnerable Populations – ICSC
AASLH Conversations: Monuments and Memory – AASLH
Collaborating on Virtual Educational Programs During Coronavirus – Cuseum
Webinars on Administration + Finances
Discussing & Debating the Potentials of NFTs in the Museum Sector – Cuseum
Navigating the Trials, Triumphs & Transformation of Cultural Organizations in the Pandemic Era – Cuseum
Understanding NFP Finances – AAMC Foundation
Museum Lightning Talks: Generating Revenue Through Digital Content & Virtual Experiences – Cuseum
Accounting Tips for Nonprofits during COVID-19 era – MARCUM Accountants & Advisors
Finding Support: Cultural Programming in Challenging Times – International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Issues for Museums and Libraries – IMLS
Tips for Financial Well-Being During Closures – Association of Midwest Museums
How to Manage a Remote Internship Program at Your Museum – Cuseum
Webinars on Self-Care + Mindfulness
The Welcome Brigade: Self-Care for Front-Line Workers at Museums – International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Self Care In Stressful Times | Navigating Transitions Discussion – Leap to Success
Self Care In Stressful Times | Creating New Beginnings – Leap to Success
Simple Mindfulness Exercises – Association of Midwest Museums
Yoda-vation Session – Association of Midwest Museums
Women and COVID-19 – International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Do you have an upcoming webinar(s) that would be of value to the greater museum community?
Please reach out to us at communications@westmuse.org to be featured on this page.
These resources are subject to change and will be updated as new information becomes available.