WEBINARS

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
Charting a New Course for Education: Museum Edition KnowledgeWorks 
June 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This panel will explore how museums could navigate and shape the futures of education outlined in Charting a New Course for Education, KnowledgeWorks’ most recent forecast. Drawing from KnowledgeWorks 20 years of strategic foresight research and their latest forecast, panelists from across the museum field will reflect on how their institutions are grappling with the drivers of change impacting education over the next decade: Integrating with AI, Everyday Disruptions, Eroding Public Institutions and The Relevance Gap, and what they might mean for the context of museums today.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Ethical Storytelling & Outcomes in Grant Management Reporting 
June 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Amanda Day and Kimberly Hays de Muga will share best practices for efficiently and ethically collecting data, gathering client success stories, and documenting when things go sideways. They will describe how to navigate difficult conversations with directors or senior management who may pressure you not to report unfavorable outcomes on a grant report.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar 
Creating a Staff Safety Plan
June 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.(AZ)
Drawing on the work of the AASLH and NCPH Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Task Force, this webinar will provide recommendations and practical takeaways for improving workplace culture and protecting co-workers as well as the organization. Attendees will leave with a detailed template to use in writing their own Staff Safety Plan and resources to turn to for further information.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Go Analog: How Nonprofits Can Reach the Next Generation of Donors by Unplugging 
June 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Patrick Kirby will discuss what the data actually says about how Gen Z, millennials, and the broader public are rethinking their relationship with technology; five specific analog strategies to build donor relationships offline, from handwritten stewardship to in-person community building, that work for organizations of any size and budget; and how to balance analog and digital.

National Informal STEM Education Network 
America at 250 Online Workshop 
June 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.. (AZ)
NISE Network staff will provide a brief overview of the many resources available, followed by presentations from Frost Science and History Colorado about their freely available exhibits.   

Museum Study Webinar
Adaptable Agile Museums
June 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Learn how museum teams across the UK are adopting agile approaches to navigate shifting landscapes, complex collaborations, uncertainty, and the unknown.  To register for the webinar email webinar@MuseumStudy.com with the subject: Adaptable Agile Museums. Please include your name, institution, and title. 

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop 
Basics of Archives Management 
June 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop provides an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for successful archives management. It is designed for individuals working or volunteering in museums, archives, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations who have little or no experience with managing archival collections like documents, photographs, and digital material, but who find themselves charged with caring for and preserving these items at a basic level. 

Museum Minds Collaborative 
Your Conflict Survival Guide  
June 10, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  
In this session we’re diving into conflict styles, tough conversations, and why humans respond so differently under pressure.  You’ll identify your own conflict style, better understand the people around you, and leave with practical ways to navigate workplace tension with more confidence and less emotional whiplash.  Because “pretending it’s fine” is not actually a communication strategy.

Blue Avocado Webinar
Why Nonprofits Need Directors and Officers Insurance  
June 11, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar is meant to clarify and educate nonprofits on the basics surrounding what they should know about Directors and Officers insurance. Topics covered will include: • Key coverage components • Additional coverages to consider • The difference between D&O and General Liability • Other safeguards 

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Sustaining Engagement After Commemorations 
June 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session explores how museums, heritage areas, and community partners can transform commemorative moments into long-term engagement strategies. 

Registrars Committee Western Region Webinar
An Insurance 101 and Claims Chat for Registrars 
June 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
During this webinar, fine art specialty brokers will discuss the Insurance 101’s pertaining to Museum All Risk policies, including insurance policy terms, conditions and exclusions. The webinar will also focus on Loan agreements and some red flags to be aware of when accepting a third party contract during a loan transaction.

Gaylord Archival Webinar
Perspectives on Accessibility Panel 
June 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Topics for discussion will include why accessibility matters, with a special focus on neurodiversity; making collections more accessible to visitors and staff ; and Universal Design in exhibitions and programming.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar 
Handling Photographs for Digitization 
June 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)
Digital Archives Specialist Kaitlyn Pettengill will be in conversation with Associate Photo Conservator Ivey Barker to discuss the unique challenges of working with photographs in achieving your digitization goals. They will discuss the differences in digitization setups for a range of photographic materials, including cased photographs, glossy prints, and slides. Considerations of varying photographic formats, materials, and vulnerabilities will help participants shape an effective digitization strategy.  

Virginia Association of Museums Webinar
Burnout, Boundaries, and Belonging 
June 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar explores practical, people-first strategies that institutions of any size can use to build healthier boundaries, foster belonging, and support staff well-being. Through real-world examples and crowd-sourced solutions, attendees will gain actionable tools to make museum work more sustainable and human-centered—no HR department required.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Grant Management as Funder Relationship Cultivating 
June 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar will share real-world examples of how email, phone calls, social media, and even snail mail have successfully built lasting relationships with funders from small family foundations to state and federal agencies.

Terentia Webinar
Responsible AI for Museums: From Policy to Practice 
June 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Hear from Nik Honeysett, Director & CEO, Balboa Park Online Collaborative and Neal Bilow, Founder & CEO, Terentia about what responsible AI adoption actually looks like, from policymaking to putting it into practice.

Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Encore Webinar ($25)
Build Only What is Necessary: Realizing Mission through Architecture, Landscape, and Systems at Storm King Art Center 
June 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Storm King Art Center’s first capital project, opened in May 2025, expanded the museum’s ability to improve visitor experience while protecting its art, landscape, and operations. Guided by a “build only what is necessary” approach, the project focused on essential facilities and sustainable, mission-driven design. Hear directly from project leaders as they share practical lessons on planning, accessibility, design, systems integration, and making the most of financial and spatial resources.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Public vs. Private Grants: What Every Government-Funded Nonprofit Needs to Know 
June 17, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
In this practical webinar, grant strategist Eric Spioch will walk through the entire grant cycle and show you where public and private funding strategies align and where they differ

National NAGPRA Program Webinar  
What is (Not) Repatriation and Go Big When the Ancestors Go Home 
June 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)  
This webinar will discuss the repatriation process including definitions, examples, and common misconceptions, along with best practices for consultation and publishing notices. 

Virginia Association of Museums Webinar
Museum Advocacy in Action: Building Support at the Local and State Level 
June 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This session explores how museums can effectively advocate for funding, visibility, and community support at both the local and state levels. Participants will learn how advocacy is rooted in relationship-building, storytelling, and demonstrating community impact; not partisan politics.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Capital Campaign Essentials: From Feasibility to Final Phase 
June 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Kevin Wallace and Melissa Sais of Campaign Counsel will walk you through the full arc of a capital campaign, from the critical pre-campaign groundwork to the final phases of execution. 

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
AASLH History Hour: Preparing for and Recovering from Emergencies   
June 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Join members of AASLH’s Climate and Sustainability and Small Museums Committees to discuss practical and low-cost solutions to help museums prepare for and recover from climate-caused emergencies.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists Webinar ($50)
Managing Mental Health in Cultural Heritage Response 
June 24, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Nora Lockshin, Conservator, AIC-PA and Rebecca Kennedy, Collections Manager, AIC-PA will discuss how acknowledging, recognizing, and sharing information about stress and signs of mental health challenges, as well as the inclusion of safe practices among museum staff, are tools for recovery. Proactive attention to mental well-being not only benefits individual employees, but also strengthens institutional resilience, helping museums respond more effectively to stress, crisis, and long-term professional demands.    

American Association for State and Local History Virtual Workshop|
Strengthening History Communications: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution 
June 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Drawing on research from AASLH’s Reframing History project, this workshop will help you communicate with public audiences more effectively and build a wider understanding of the value of history and history organizations. This workshop will include an overview of research findings, discussions about major challenges in communicating history with colleagues from around the country, and an opportunity to begin crafting your own communications materials. 

Museums for All Webinar
Informational Session on Expanding Community Access for Underserved Audiences 
June 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,600 museums throughout the United States. Staff from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children’s Museums will discuss why and how your organization can participate.

Society for Non-Profit Organizations Webinar ($69)
AI for Nonprofits: From Tools to Strategy to Impact 
June 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Participants will be introduced to four leading AI tools—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity—and learn how to match each one to everyday nonprofit tasks. The session will also cover how to write effective prompts, generate grant-ready content, and apply AI responsibly within your organization.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar 
Creating Great Working Boards 
June 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Participants will learn about evaluating current gaps in your board and how to fill them; developing best practices for working with a board of directors; and implementing activities for better alignment with board members, including a detailed toolkit including a board matrix activity, board commitment documents.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Beyond Grants: Exploring Sustainable Funding Strategies to Enhance Grant Impact
June 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Mindy Muller will challenge the assumption that grants are the best or most stable source of revenue and guide you through a comprehensive approach to resource planning that expands your funding mix to include donor development, partnerships, legacy giving, and other community-rooted income streams.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Recalibrate Your Events to Fuel Year-Round Fundraising 
June 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop focused on getting the most out of your organization’s special events.  He will review the true purpose and ideal revenue model for events.  He’ll also review concrete steps to grow year-round revenue by converting event attendees to annual donors and event sponsors to corporate partners, and also provide some real world examples of unique fundraising events that have broken the mold.

Texas Association of Museums Webinar
Transforming Security to Improve Collection Care and the Visitor Experience 
July 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. (AZ)
Beginning in 2023, Art Sentry and the Dallas Museum of Art undertook a multi-phase project to deploy Art Sentry’s patented object protection technology throughout the museum. With initial phases completed and the roadmap for future phases already in place, speakers will share their insights on what goes into planning and executing a project on this scale.  

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Unlocking Your Site’s Membership Potential 
July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Using case studies from small history organizations, we'll look at ways to improve membership systems, add value (without adding expenses) to membership, and how to involve your board in these efforts.  

Backlog Webinar
Archival Value 
July 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar explores the informational, evidential, and intrinsic characteristics of archival materials, and how these concepts shape what becomes valuable to researchers.

Small City Owned Museum Group Meeting
July 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites 
July 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Tim Betz, author of Making History: Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites, will provide real-world examples and practical guidance on designing and implementing makerspaces that complement existing exhibits and collections.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Supporting Fundraising as a Frontline Worker (without actually fundraising)
July 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Chad Barger will cover simple, practical steps that frontline workers can use to support fundraising without having to ask anyone for money

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop 
Basics of Fundraising 
August 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop focused on establishing and maintaining manageable fundraising processes and projects at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time. It will discuss fundraising outside of grants, mainly focusing on the power of individual donors.

Backlog Webinar
Archival Reference 
September 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session explores the information researchers need to access and understand your collections, what you need to provide to support that use, and the shared responsibility and care that exists between archivists and users.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

American Association for State and Local History Workshop (Virtual)
Basics of Archives Management 
June 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Provides an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for successful archives management. It is designed for individuals working or volunteering in museums, archives, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations who have little or no experience with managing archival collections.

Visual Resources Association Regional Online Workshop ($65)
A Deep Dive on Promoting Programs 
June 10-11, 2026
This hands-on workshop will guide participants through practical, sustainable approaches to event promotion and marketing strategy. Learn how to create effective promotional materials, identify the best outreach channels for your audience, and develop workflows that can be adapted to your institution’s needs.  

Arizona Commission on the Arts
Art for Life: Exploring Creative Aging in Flagstaff 
June 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)
Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff AZ

Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums Annual Conference 
June 16-21, 2026
The Henry Ford, Dearborn MI

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Collections Camp: Textiles 
June 22-23, 2026
Hartford CT

MuseumsNext
Museums and Public Programs Virtual Summit 
June 24-25, 2026

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Reimagining the Historic House Museum 
July 10, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee 

Arizona Paper Preservation Workshop 
July 16-17, 2026
Tempe History Museum, Tempe AZ

Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference 
August 11- 14, 2026
Philadelphia PA 

Arizona Impact for Good
2026 UNITE Conference + Transform Arizona  
August 12-13, 2026
Desert Willow Conference Center by Sodexo, Phoenix

Association of African American Museums Annual Conference 
August 19 – 21, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives, and Museums (AI4LAM)
Fantastic Futures: Trust in the Loop 
September 15–17, 2026
Washington, D.C.

2026 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums 
September 21–24, 2026|
Spokane, Washington

American Association for State and Local History and National Council on Pulbic History Joint Conference 
September 16 – 19, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island

American Association for State and Local History Workshop (Virtual)
NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations 
October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will give you the tools you need to understand and apply NAGPRA principles at your organization and maintain ethical and authentic partnerships with Native organizations.

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
June 15-July 13, 2026 Introduction to Financial Management 
June 15 - July 13, 2026 Project Management for History Professionals 
June 15-August 9, 2026 Developing Exhibitions: Planning and Design 
June 15-August 9, 2026 Caring for Museum Collections 
June 15-August 9, 2026 Basics of Archves

The Center for Collections Care Online Courses 
January 8-29, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)                  
March 18-April 8, 2026: NAGPRA in Practice (Level 2)                      
April 8-May 6, 2026:  Culturally Informed Collections Stewardship (Level 1)        
September 10-October 1, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)                 

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion 
Introduction to Fundraising 
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot Online Course
Marketing Your Nonprofit 
Six-week eCourse to help  nonprofits improve their marketing capabilities and learn to build a comprehensive strategy.   Course includes 6 emails, one focused lesson per email with tools, templates and worksheets for hands-on learning.

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
Think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)