# BC Museums Association Conference

- Dates: 3 November 2026 to 6 November 2026
- Location: Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo, Canada
- Organiser: BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The BC Museums Association Conference is a gathering focused on the museum sector, emphasizing core values of bravery, accountability, and innovation. It aims to celebrate the people in the sector, reconnect with their shared purpose, and foster collective impact through collaboration. The event is intended for museum professionals and stakeholders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://museum.bc.ca/conferences-and-events/conference/bcma-2026-conference/)
- [Registration](https://museum.bc.ca/2026-bcma-conference-registration/)
- [Agenda](https://museum.bc.ca/2026-bcma-conference-schedule-2/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Dr. Candace Tangorra Matelic
- Tammy Bradford, Manager, Creston Museum & Archives
- Dr. Imogene Lim
- Melissa Lee
- Robin Folvik
- Owen Cook, BC Forest Discovery Centre
- Amy Greenaway, Nanaimo Museum
- Grace Sneddon Wong, Victoria Chinatown Museum
- Barbara Hilden, Director, Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
- Louisa Smith, Curator of Community Heritage, City of Surrey
- Lorraine Bell, Director, Qualicum Beach Museum
- Jackie Chambers
- Dennis Chen
- Dr. Bridgette Clarkston
- Mandy Kilsby, Curator, Barkerville
- Emma Wilton
- Carrie Chard, General Manager, Barkerville
- Michelle Richard
- Theresa McFarland, Manager-Stewardship and Historic Places, BC Heritage Branch
- Dr. Andrea Walsh
- Katherine Taylor-Hood
- Jackie DeYaeger, T’SOU-KE Elders
- Fern Albany, T’SOU-KE Elders
- Willow Dodge, T’SOU-KE Elders

## Sponsors and partners

- Government of Canada
- Tourism Nanaimo

## Ticket pricing

USD 399 to 699

## Where to stay

- **Painted Turtle Guesthouse**: hostel, 200 m from the venue, 121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, V9R 3A2
  - [Hotel website](http://www.paintedturtle.ca)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-4432
- **Best Western Dorchester Hotel**: 290 m from the venue, 70 Church Street, Nanaimo, V9R 5H9
  - [Hotel website](https://dorchesternanaimo.com/)
  - Phone: +1-250-754-6835
- **The Coast Bastion Inn**: 290 m from the venue, 11 Bastion Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-bastion-hotel)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-6601
- **Courtyard by Marriott**: 370 m from the venue, 100 Gordon Street
- **The Quality Inn**: motel, 420 m from the venue, 440 Selby Street, V9R2R7
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/british-columbia/nanaimo/quality-inn-hotels/cnb20)
  - Phone: +1 844-895-5296
- **Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo**: 820 m from the venue, 96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/nanaimo-british-columbia/travelodge-nanaimo/overview)
  - Phone: +1-250-754-6355
- **Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo**: 1.2 km from the venue, 315 Rosehill Street, Nanaimo
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/nanaimo-british-columbia/ramada-nanaimo/overview)
  - Phone: +1-250-716-2009
- **Port-O-Call Inn & Suites**: 1.4 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://portocallnanaimo.com/)
  - Phone: +1-250-753-3421

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