ASMD

Association of Science Museum Directors

ASMD Mission & Activities

A community of science museum leaders that gathers to share experiences and discuss issues related to the advancement of our respective organizations to benefit society and the planet.

ASMD 2026 Museums Advocacy Day

January 26, 2026

ASMD will serve as a co-convener for Museums Advocacy Day (February 23-24, 2026 in Washington D.C.) for the 14th consecutive year! ASMD members will advocate for all museums at this event and will participate in training for museum delegates. Executive Director Bonnie Styles will meet in the offices of senators and representatives who serve on … More ASMD 2026 Museums Advocacy Day

2026 Directors Forum in St. Paul

January 23, 2026

ASMD will convene the 2.5 day ASMD 2026 Directors Forum in St. Paul, MN from February 10-12 with travel on February 9 (in time for an evening reception at the conference hotel, the Courtyard Marriott Downtown St. Paul) and February 12 (late afternoon/evening) or February 13. ASMD members Alison Rempel Brown and Holly Menninger will … More 2026 Directors Forum in St. Paul

2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City

December 16, 2025

ASMD convened the ASMD 2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah in February. Our 2.5 day meeting started on February 2 with our traditional informal reception in the evening at the conference hotel. ASMD Secretary-Treasurer Jason Cryan, Executive Director of the Natural History Museum of Utah, was our host. Sessions took place in the … More 2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City