MAAM 2026 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

Tuesday October 6, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Upon arrival, stop by the registration desk to check in, pick up your conference badge, and grab any event materials you’ll need. Our team will be ready to answer questions, help you get oriented, and make sure you’re set for a great conference experience.

Sponsors

Click Netherfield

Tuesday October 6, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

Exhibitor Hall Set Up

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

This dedicated time allows exhibitors to arrange their booths and displays, ensuring everything is ready for an engaging experience. Exhibitors are encouraged to take advantage of this time to connect with event staff and finalize details before attendees arrive.

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

5:30pm EDT

Opening Reception

Tuesday October 6, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University

Join friends and colleagues at MAAM’s opening reception at the Zimmerli Art Museum. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres as you mingle, make new connections, and catch up with peers from across the museum field. The evening offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Note: Included with Annual Conference registration. Add this session to your personal Sched schedule to sign up.

Sponsors

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Tuesday October 6, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University 71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

Start your day with a boost! A light breakfast with coffee, tea, and morning bites will be available. Add this meal to your personal Sched schedule to sign up. It’s the perfect time to ease into the day, connect with colleagues, and plan your schedule.

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Conference Check-In & Registration Desk

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Lobby, Douglass Student Center

Sponsors

Click Netherfield

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Exhibitor Hall Open

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Explore the Exhibitor Hall to discover the latest products, services, and resources tailored for museums and cultural institutions. Connect with industry leaders, ask questions, and find innovative solutions to support your work.

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

10:15am EDT

Coffee Break

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Sponsors

Solid Light, Inc.

Solid Light has delivered award-winning visitor experiences for museums, tourism and cultural institutions, corporate environments, and public spaces nationwide since 1999. The firm seamlessly merges design, media, and fabrication in their 55,000 square foot facility, located in Louisville... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

MAAM Meet & Eat

Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

Join fellow conference attendees for lunch, conversation, and updates from MAAM leadership. We also introduce both new MAAM board members and our 2026 Fellowship awardees.

Sponsors

Artfit 3D Technologies

ArtFit 3D Technologies has changed the paradigm of three-dimensional packing for shipments and long-term storage. We are now offering a transformative, end-to-end capability of delivering polyethylene (Zotefoam) cavity and brace packing by unifying a digital twin 3D scan, CAD/CAM... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

3:00pm EDT

First-Timers & Friends Coffee Break

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Recharge and reconnect! Enjoy fresh coffee, tea, and light refreshments while you mingle with fellow attendees, catch up on sessions, and make new connections. This is your chance to stretch your legs, swap ideas, and fuel up for the next round of learning and inspiration. First-time attendees—and those returning after five or more years—are especially invited to connect with MAAM Board Members during this break.

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

4:45pm EDT

Awards Reception

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

Join in a celebration of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums 2026 Award Recipients. Light refreshments will be provided. Note: Included with Annual Conference registration. Add this session to your personal Sched schedule to sign up.

Sponsors

The Cooperstown Graduate Program

The Cooperstown Graduate Program is proud to be like no other. We train creative, entrepreneurial museum leaders committed to generating programs and services for the public good. Our students learn by doing tangible, useful work on real-world projects. They dedicate themselves to... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Exhibitor Hall Open

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

8:00am EDT

Conference Check-In & Registration Desk

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Lobby, Douglass Student Center

Sponsors

Click Netherfield

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

10:15am EDT

Coffee Break

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT

NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
NJC Lounge, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

Leadership Lunch, by invitation only

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center

This invitation-only lunch is an opportunity for the 2026 fellowship awardees and emerging leaders to meet with MAAM board members and others to discuss the museum field and their own career aspirations.

Sponsors

Argus Cultural Property Consultants

We are a global risk management firm specializing in the protection and preservation of fine art, antiquities, antiques, high-end collectibles, and heritage sites. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and recover vulnerable and at-risk art and other cultural heritage, and to provide... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2

12:00pm EDT

Lunch on Own

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

TBA

Take this opportunity to explore nearby dining options at your own pace. Whether you want to grab a quick bite, enjoy a sit-down meal, or network with fellow attendees over lunch, the choice is yours!

Thursday October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Type 2