# Iowa Museum Association Conference

- Dates: 18 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
- Location: Reiman Gardens, Ames, United States
- Organiser: Iowa Museum Association
- Industry: AgTech

## About

The Iowa Museum Association Annual Conference is a gathering for museum professionals focused on the theme Deep Roots, Intentional Growth. It aims to encourage reflection on foundational support and intentional growth in museum work. The event also marks the association's 50th anniversary and invites student participation through poster proposals.

## Who attends

The Iowa Museum Association Conference is the largest annual gathering of museum professionals and volunteers in the state. Museum directors, staff, board members, and volunteers from across Iowa attend to share ideas, learn from experts, and discover new resources for their organizations.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iowamuseums.org/Public/Public/ANNUAL_CONFERENCE.aspx)
- [Registration](https://iowamuseums.org/Public/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=0def7b2a-3954-4988-ad76-c0a18b0ccdc7&iSearchResult=true&WebsiteKey=4f5dc0fb-eb36-4a31-afb9-ac996dc7fb9d)
- [Agenda](https://iowamuseums.org/Public/PROGRAMS/ANNUAL_CONFERENCE/Public/ANNUAL_CONFERENCE.aspx?hkey=0a83a469-cb3a-47fd-a2c2-f28a6adc6f44)

## Topics

- History

## Sponsors and partners

- Clive Historical Society
- Edwards Creative
- Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
- Humanities Iowa
- McCullough Creative
- Hayes & Associates, L.L.C
- Vernon Research Group
- EDEN+ Fundraising Consulting
- WIU Museum Studies Graduate Program
- University of Northern Iowa Master of Arts in History Program

## Where to stay

- **Days Inn by Wyndham Ames**: 1.7 km from the venue, 229 South Duff Avenue, Ames, 50010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/ames-iowa/days-inn-ames/overview?CID=LC:DI:20160927:RIO:Local:SM-diwnct&iata=00093796)
  - Phone: +1 515-203-3080

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iowa-museum-association-conference/