Benefits of Membership

IMA provides support for Iowa's museum workers at all levels.


Students, emerging and mid-career professionals, and seasoned veterans
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olunteer led organizations and those who employ staff.

Learning Opportunities:

IMA Plugged-In - Free presentations, third Monday of the month from 12-1 p.m. learn more here

Colleague Conversations - Free networking and peer-driven solutions every Friday morning at 9 a.m. over zoom. learn more here

Workshops - learn more here

Annual Conference – The Iowa Museum Association annual conference is held at a different location in Iowa each year.  Two and one-half days are packed with networking opportunities, career conversations, and educational sessions.  Exhibitors are on hand to showcase their products.  Scholarships Each year the IMA offers three scholarships so first time attendees may attend the Annual Conference. Learn more here.

STEPS-IMA - connect with colleagues and mentors to learn best practices.

Field Services & Mentoring - Connect with field services and mentors. Contact [email protected]

Emerging Professionals  - Emerging Professionals find support through an annual meeting at the IMA Conference,  "Career Conversations", and an opportunity to submit a paper to present; and the IMA's Facebook page Iowa Museum Emerging Professionals

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