MAAM Annual Conference 2026

It was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.

Museum professionals attend the conference.

It is most useful for museum professionals in the Mid-Atlantic, especially staff at small and mid-sized institutions, since the conference is run by the regional Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums and centres on professional development and networking. Exhibitors such as Collector Systems, STQRY and University Products covered collections software, interpretation and conservation supplies, so collections and exhibits staff could shop practical tools; the exhibitor list was small, so buyers wanting a large vendor floor would have got less.

Museum professionals usually wear business casual with some creative flair, such as slacks or a skirt with a blazer or cardigan. A university campus in New Brunswick in early October involved walking between buildings, so comfortable shoes and a light jacket were practical.