Small Museum Association
Small Museums Working Together
SMA 2024 Conference
Telling Tough Stories
February 19-21, 2024
Omni Richmond Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
About
Telling Tough Stories
The stories that museums tell aren't always cut and dry. History museums have to confront contentious and politically divisive topics. Science and technology museums must explain complex concepts in layman's terms. What are the best ways to approach tough stories? And how can we do so clearly, concisely, and fairly?
The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues. We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers.
Call for Session Proposals
We are seeking proposals for the theme "Telling Tough Stories." Proposals are due by July 1, 2023 - find more information here.
Registration
Registration opens summer 2023.
Hotel
The SMA 2024 Conference will take place at the Omni Richmond Hotel.
King, Queen and Double Rooms are available for the discounted rate of $139 a night. Book your discounted hotel rooms now, using this link!
Accessibility
The Small Museum Association is committed to holding events and programs that are open and welcoming to all. Please see SMA's Accessibility Statement for more details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities open summer 2023.
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarship applications and awards nominations will open summer 2023.
Scholarship application and award nomination forms open summer 2023.