THRIVE: Building Value in Communities
IMA 2025 Conference At-a-Glance
Sunday, April 27
5:00 -7:00 p.m. Opening reception of the Iowa Museum Conference at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (410 Third Avenue SE).
Monday, April 28
Conference Host: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Pl SW
8:30 a.m. Check-in begins, Snacks and coffee available, Location: Rozek Grand Hall
9 a.m. Welcome Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
9:20 – 10:20 a.m. Leaning into Value. Dr. John H. Falk. Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
10:20-10:50 a.m. Q&A with Dr. John H. Falk. Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
11 – 11:50 a.m. Choice of breakout sessions
12:15 – 1 p.m. Lunch Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
1- 2 p.m. Leaning into Value: Becoming a User-Focused Museum Book Signing. Bring your copy or purchase one from the IMA and get your book signed by Dr. John H. Falk
1-2:30 p.m. Time with exhibitors. Explore all that our exhibitors have to offer, make connections, exchange business cards!
2:30-3:20 p.m. A User-Centered Approach to Museum Experience Design Dr. John H. Falk. Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
3:30 – 5 p.m. Tours & Snacks. Choose your own adventure and visit some of Cedar Rapids Museums.
Brucemore (2610 Linden Dr. SE)
The History Center (800 2nd Ave SE)
Iowa Masonic Library and Museum (813 1st Ave SE)
5 p.m. Jester Hospitality Suite, Home 2 Suites by Hilton (4000 Westdale Parkway SW)
6 p.m. MaP Meet-Up at The History Center, (800 2nd Ave SE) Registration Required
Tuesday, April 29
9 – 9:50 a.m. Every Mind Matters, Creating Workplaces and Communities Where Every Person Thrives -. Nora Plambeck, Board Certified Mental Health Coach Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
10 – 10:50 a.m. Choice of breakout sessions
11 – 11:50 a.m. Poster Session Location: Alliant Energy Classroom
12- 1 p.m. Lunch. Location: WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. Choice of breakout sessions
Full Conference (includes Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all sessions and lunch
both days): IMA Members $195; Students: $100; non-members $265.
One day options available (Monday or Tuesday, either includes lunch).
If you want keynote speaker Dr. John H. Falk to autograph a copy of his new
book for you, PURCHASE
A BOOK here.
EXHIBITORS - Please join us! You may purchase
an exhibitor space and lunch either day HERE.
Presented by McCullough Creative