Ohio Museums Association

Get ready for OMA’s May affinity group chats! We have two coming up next week: Membership and Development, May 13 at 1pm; and Museum Directors, May 14 at 11 am. Mark your calendars and join your colleagues from across the state at these free, informal, bi-monthly video chats! Learn more and register:

Want to attend Association of Midwest Museums' #AMM_2024 events in Columbus for free? Apply to be a conference volunteer! Deadline for applications is tomorrow, May 10. Learn more about volunteering and volunteer perks:

Ohio, The Heart of it All is inviting Ohio museums to participate in their 2024 Joint Marketing Program. A 25% match of up to $4,000 will be available per partner. Campaigns will start July 1. Learn more about the program and offerings during their May 13 informational webinar at 3 pm. Learn more and register:

Join OMA and your colleagues from across the state TODAY (May 7) at noon for the OMA Shop Talk! Bring your questions, ideas, challenges, victories (and your lunch), to this quarterly colleague connector lunch chat. Register for this free event:

Register today for the OMA webinar, “Adaptability for Sustainability: Evolving Beyond Your Institution’s Past to Influence Its Future,” May 20 at 10 am! Explore how The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is adapting to influence their future trajectory, & get ideas for your museum! https://buff.ly/3JWh32B

Thank you to our 2024 OMA Donors Club members! The High-Five and Aces-High Donors Clubs are an opportunity to support the future of Ohio's museum community while celebrating your own time in the field. So far this year, our donors celebrated a total of 538 years in the museum field! We want to celebrate YOUR museum career while supporting the future development of the field. See the full list of this year’s donors, and learn how to become an Aces-High or High-Five member today at:

Do you participate in Museums for All? Curious to learn about your visitors’ experience? Thanksgiving Point is conducting an IMLS-funded study to understand the influence of museum experiences on visitors attending as part of an income-qualified admission program. The research team is looking for 30 museums who participate in Museums for All to distribute a survey to their visitors. If you participate in Museums for All, please visit https://buff.ly/4dqRaFB for more details.

The May Ohio Museums Monthly is out! This month: Thank you for an amazing #OMA2024; congrats to this year’s OMA Award winners; register today for May’s webinar with The National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Association of Midwest Museums 2024 conference registration now open; 2024 OMA Donors Club members, May's Shop talk, Mem/Dev and Director chats; lots of opportunities, professional development, museum jobs and more!

Have you seen the OMA Job Board lately? We currently have over 20 museum jobs listed from across the state! From part-time positions and internships to managers, directors, and senior leadership openings, find your next #museumjob at .

Register today for the OMA webinar, “Adaptability for Sustainability: Evolving Beyond Your Institution’s Past to Influence Its Future” - May 20 at 10 am! Join The National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s Kellyn Burkitt and Maureen Mason, ECI as they explore the lessons and wins of how their museum is utilizing data and technology, developing innovative programs and exhibits, using grant writing and funding sources, and revamping the membership and donor programs to adapt to the changing times and changing needs of their community to remain not just relevant, but a thriving community cornerstone. Learn more and register: