Welcome to the Washington Museum Association
The Washington Museum Association (WaMA) is a network of employees, volunteers, patrons, fans, businesses, and organizations that support Museums in Washington State.
Advocacy
Advocacy Updates and Actions
Bill Reports
Check out the latest bills we’re tracking in Washington State’s Legislature.
Arts, Heritage, Science
Join WaMA, the Washington State Historical Society, and Inspire Washington for a day of workshops and networking.
Heritage Caucus
A public meeting of legislators, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and members of the public who are interested in heritage and culture.
Common Threads
Washington Museum Association Annual Meeting
June 9-11, 2025
Chelan, WA
Museums are the Common Threads that bring communities together, create safe spaces, and foster meaningful dialogue. Museums aspire to leave one feeling something – a sense of place, history, beauty, understanding, and community. At our 2025 conference, we will explore how we can build community, strengthen neighborly connections, and tell our stories.
- What work are you doing that creates a sense of community?
- What collaborations or partnerships have you forged to create connections?
- In what ways are you utilizing shared stories to nurture and inspire community for future generations?
- How are you making the museum experiences a home or place of belonging for your communities?
- What obstacles stand in the way of museums being effective community builders?
- What communities have been underserved by museums, and how can this be rectified?
We invite our colleagues from heritage museums, science centers, children’s museums, and art museums to convene in historic downtown Chelan to discuss the Common Threads that connect our work and create community across Washington State.
Membership
Support all museums in Washington State by becoming a member! Peruse our membership levels and join others who are dedicated to preserving, discovering, and sharing Washington’s vital cultural, natural, and scientific resources.
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