WEBINARS

The Community of Aquarium, Museum, Zoo, and Informal Educators Webinar
Burnout in Informal Education 
September 22, 2026 1:00 p.m. (AZ)  
During this webinar we will explore the symptoms and causes of burnout as well as the unique challenges informal educators face, as well as prevention and recovery strategies and how to build resilience as educators.

Virginia Association of Museums Webinar
Stewarding Your Cultural Institution's Future: Financial Decision-Making for Every Role 
September 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Will Nixon, Senior Director of Finance for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, will show how fiscal stewardship is not simply the responsibility of the finance department, and give staff in all museum areas a practical framework for making more intentional and sustainable decisions.

Museums on Call Webinar
Case Studies in Healthcare Partnerships 
September 23, 2026  9:00 a.m. (AZ)
Highlighting real-world examples from museums that have partnered with healthcare organizations to deliver object-based engagement, facilitated conversations, sensory-friendly activities, and pop-up experiences, participants will learn how museums have adapted existing programs, developed new content, and collaborated with clinical partners to meet the needs of diverse audiences in moments of vulnerability, transition, and healing.

Small Museums Association SMall Talk
Museum Horror Stories 
September 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (AZ)  
We’re sharing our favorite and most frustrating museum moments that keep us up at night. From tails of red-tape and upset visitors to damaged collections and poor management, we’ll explore what we did in the moment or how we decided to let go.

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Solo Shop Fundraising: How to Build a Real Development Program When You're the Only One Doing... Everything 
September 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Nonprofit fundraising expert Patrick Kirby will walk you through a practical, no-fluff framework for building a real fundraising program, including how to prioritize the 3–4 revenue strategies that actually move the needle; build a simple donor retention system that doesn't require a full-time staff or expensive software; get your board meaningfully involved in fundraising; and create a 12-month fundraising calendar.

Collections Care & Conservation Alliance Webinar ($15)
Safely Caring for Hazardous Materials 
September 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
This webinar will look at the reality of caring for real or potentially dangerous collections. The presenters will share four case studies of hazardous materials they've encountered on the job and discuss how they triaged in the moment and enacted protocols for future situations. The focus will be on how to balance human safety and collections longevity while working with materials that pose risks to staff, visitors, or other objects. 

Blue Avocado FREE Webinar
Top Employment & Personnel Policies for Nonprofit Employers  
September 24, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Casey Williams, partner and chair of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s nonprofit practice, will review policies needed to comply with state and federal labor laws, including sector-specific nonprofit policies, digital policies and compensation and leave policies.

MUSEUMS & CHANGE Webinar
Museum Ethics 2.0 
September 24, 2026, 9:30 a.m. (AZ)
This program will be a conversation about how we envision ethical practices, not only as museums, but as contributors to community, as nonprofits that raise and spend funds in the public interest, and as places of work.   What does it mean to be an ethical steward of all our assets: funds, collections, and buildings? An ethical workplace for staff and volunteers? An ethical contributor to sustainable communities? An ethical educator for all learners? An ethical generator and repository of knowledge? 

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.

Ohio Museum Association Webinar
The Federal Grant Landscape: What Museums Need to Know 
September 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join Mark Isaksen from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as he demystifies the federal grant process and shares what museums need to know to put their strongest applications forward. Mark will discuss recent changes to the application process, walk through this year’s Notice of Funding Opportunities, and share insight into how to position your projects for the best possible outcome.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
Accessibility by Design: Empowering Staff for Human-Centered Change 
September 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Based on the methodology introduced in Museum Accessibility by Design (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022), the session adopts a broad understanding of accessibility that addresses the full spectrum of barriers: physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and organizational.

Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Webinar
Public Charities Can Lobby 
September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)  
This workshop provides a clear understanding of what advocacy activities a 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize non-lobbying advocacy.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar   
History Hour: Understanding Governance: A Quick Introduction 
September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Brief presentations followed by discussion in break-out rooms.

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Strengthening History Communications: Reframing the Value of History and Your Institution 
September 30, 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. It 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.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
How to Keep All Those Donors You Worked So Hard to Get  
September 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a discussion on the importance of donor retention and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention in your organization. Participants will leave the session with a greater understanding of what they can do to improve donor retention and the start of an improvement plan for their organization.

Heritage Collections Care Consultancy FREE Webinar 
Human Behaviour in Heritage Emergencies, Americas and Europe 
September 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
In this webinar, we venture beyond the tools and techniques in emergency preparedness and explore the world of human behavior in crisis. We will discuss how disasters can affect us psychologically and how this might hinder or facilitate an effective emergency response and salvage of heritage collections.

Association of Academic Galleries and Museums Webinar 
Museums Today: Creating Digital Exhibitions: A Practical Guide 
September 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
Drawing from their most recent edited volume Creating Digital Exhibitions: A Practical Guide, Dr. Morgan Joseph Hamilton and Dr. Zida Wang will discuss the theory and practice of digital exhibition-making through perspectives from museum researchers, practitioners, educators, and curators across the world.  

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Bridging Historical and Civic Practice  
October 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Part of the  History & Democracy Initiative (HDI), which seeks to amplify and uplift the crucial role that the history field plays in supporting a thriving democracy, this webinar will offer both big-picture inspiration and  concrete case studies highlighting programming and partnership ideas that can help enhance your organization’s capacity to fortify American civic culture.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar   
Connecting with Teachers and Students through National History Day 
October 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
In this webinar, speakers from National History Day, the Tennessee Historical Society, the Utah Historical Society, and a small house museum will discuss how engagement with NHD can expand your institution’s footprint, fulfill your mission, and provide professional development for staff.

Gaylord Archives FREE Webinar
Build Your Own Clamshell Box Workshop 
October 15, 2026 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Conservator Rebecca Elder will demonstrate step-by-step Instructions for creating a corrugate archival box, including when it's appropriate to use a clamshell storage box; how to take metric measurements & transfer a template; and techniques for cutting corrugated board safely and accurately.

FAIC Architecture Specialty Group Webinar ($20)
Planning for Recovery: Understanding Insurance for Historic Buildings and Collections 
October 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)    
Sheila Coppinger will share her expertise on the topic of insurance as an integral part of a comprehensive disaster response and recovery plan for historic buildings and the collections housed within. She will provide an overview of the types of insurance policies available-including building, collections, general liability, extra expense, and business interruption-and what these policies typically cover (and what they don't). 

American Association for State and Local History Online
Deaccesioning Deep Dive 
October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the process from start to finish: inventorying, deaccessioning, documenting, processing, and final object transfer, and offer guidance and troubleshooting for organizations of all sizes and budgets, and deaccessioning projects on a variety of timelines.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
Tracking to Traction: Making Informed Social Media Content Decisions 
October 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Emily Crowe will share her experiences working as the Social Media Specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to highlight how metrics can lead to fine-tuned digital strategy and how to utilize a museum’s access to niche topics to better build an engaged audience.

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Salvage Priorities: What's Next? 
October 28, 2026, 9:00 a.. (AZ)  
Preventative Conservator Maddie Cooper presents on the latest thinking on documenting priorities, working with first responders, the use of “Knox Boxes” for securing keys and institutional records, and the unique challenges a fire emergency brings to your salvage efforts.  

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
How to Have More Productive Conversations with Donors  
October 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP will lead a session focused on improving conversations that with donors, covering practical tips that can be used immediately implement to improve donor interactions.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Wet Salvage for Home and Community Collections 
November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Join Associate Photograph Conservator, Ivey Barker, Senior Book Conservator, Eliza Gillian, and Preservation Specialist, Katie Lowe for a how-to on salvaging collections items that are typically found in home and community collections. Through a combination of presentation, video demonstrations, and discussion, we’ll tackle how to salvage objects like books, coated paper (such as magazines and other glossy media), and 20th century photographic materials in the event of a water emergency.

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
Reframing Leadership: A Leader-as-Coach Model for Museums 
November 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar will introduce the model that is central to the forthcoming book Reframing Leadership: A Leader-as-Coach Model for Museum,s demonstrating how coaching principles and emotional intelligence can help museum leaders build trust, strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, and create resilient organizational cultures.

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Basics of Fundraising 
November 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Providing an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for fundraising at history sites of all types and sizes, this workshop is focused on establishing and maintaining manageable fundraising processes and projects at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time, and  will discuss fundraising outside of grants.

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Designing History Walking Tours 
February 4, 2027, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Aja Bain, AASLH’s Director of Professional Development and Publications and a Nashville walking tour guide for ten years, will provide a nuts and bolts look into what makes a great historic walking tour, and how your site can develop memorable and immersive experiences for visitors no matter your location or budget.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

MuseumNext
Digital Collections Summit 
September 21–22, 2026 
Virtual

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

National Preservation Summit 
September 22-24, 2026
Washington, D.C.

Western Museums Association Annual Meeting
September 23-26, 2026
Salt Lake City UT

2026 Arizona History Mini Convention 
September 25-26, 2026
Arizona History Museum, Tucson

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries 2026 Virtual Convening
Core Competencies for Academic Museums 
October 8, 2026, 8:30 a.m. (AZ)
Virtual

National Coalition Against Censorship Curatorial Workshop
Curating from the Blacklist 
October 15, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Applications due: September  7, 2026

National Preservation Law Conference 
October 19, 2026
Washington, D.C. and Virtual

2026 Arizona Library Association Annual Conference 
October 21-23, 2026
Casino Del Sol, Tucson, AZ

MuseumNext
Creative Museums Summit 
October 21–22, 2026  
Virtual

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.

American Museum Membership Conference 
October 26–29, 2026
Los Angeles, CA

Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026 
October 28 – 30, 2026
Duke Farms, Hillsborough NJ

Global Restitution & Reparative Efforts in Museums 
October 29-30, 2026
University of Kansas, Lawrence KS and Virtual

MuseumNext
Museums & Social Media Summit 
November 18–19, 2026 
Virtual

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Basics of Archive Management 
November 18, 2026
Virtual

Small Museum Association Annual Conference 
February 21-24, 2027
Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester NY

DAM and Collections Management for Cultural Heritage LA 2027 
March 17, 2027
Los Angeles CA

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
28th Annual Conference 
April 10-14, 2027
Baltimore MD

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Collections Camp: Textiles 
June 7 – 8, 2027
Richmond VA

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
August 24 – September 21: Introduction to Museum Endowments 
August 24 – September 21: Project Management for History Professional 
August 24 – October 18: The Academic Museum 
August 24 – October 18: Collections Management 100: Collection Development 
August 24 – October 18: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations 
August 24 – October 18: Museum Education and Outreach 
October 18 – December 6: Collections Management 200: Stewardship and Public Access

American Association for State and Local History
Core Issues Briefing Series
October 1: Building Historical and Civic Practice  
October 7: Engaging Younger Generations: Core Issues Briefing Series  
October 14: Understanding the U.S. History Sector: Core Issues Briefing Series 
October 20: Getting Started in Local Advocacy 
October 21: Doing History in Polarized Times: Core Issues Briefing Series 
October 28: Disaster Preparedness for History Organizations: Core Issues Briefing Series 
November 4: Understanding the U.S. History Workforce: Core Issues Briefing Series

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)    

Center for Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts Online Course ($100)
Introduction to Preservation Planning 
October 5-23, 2026  
A Preservation Plan is an essential institutional document that helps collecting institutions thoughtfully chart a course for sustained collections care. In this online course, you will be introduced to preservation planning and will learn the steps necessary to write a Preservation Plan for your institution.  

Texas Historical Commission Museum Services On-Demand Webinar
Beyond Prevention: The Value of Fire Hardening Cultural Sites 
Fire hardening museums and historic sites isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a long-term investment in preservation, continuity, and public trust. Presented by Wildfire Mitigation Specialists from the Wildfire Division of Austin Fire, this webinar explores wildfire causes and ways to mitigate them in order to protect irreplaceable cultural assets, historic structures, and public spaces. Participants will learn how proactive measures, such as defensible landscaping, can significantly reduce the risk of loss and prevent costly post-disaster recovery and restoration. By prioritizing resilience, museum leaders can  better protect their communities in the face of evolving fire threats.  

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

GrantStation TargetED Series ($195)
The Lean Nonprofit Growth Plan 
For many small organizations the functions of a development team, grants writers and communications staff are undertaken by one or two people, or a team of volunteers giving what time they can.  Alice Ruhnke will cover the core operational, financial, and fundraising systems that determine whether an organization survives a hard year or quietly starts to unravel during one.  
July 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Running Lean Without Running Empty
July 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  Building a Fundraising Strategy That Fits
August 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
August 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Visibility on a Shoestring: Marketing & Communications for Lean Nonprofits
September 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Budget Like You Mean It: Nonprofit Financial Management for Real Life
September 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  From Surviving to Sustaining: Building an Organization That Outlasts Its Challenges

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)