MuseumLab for Museum Professionals (MLMP) is an eight-month professional learning program to spark creative innovation. Join this informational webinar to learn about the 2026-2027 program and application process.
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Join us for a conversation about developing institutional AI policies and guidelines. Whether your institution has a policy, is drafting one, or hasn’t started yet, the hard part is designing the process: who’s at the table, how you work through differing views, and how a policy gets adopted and revised. We’ll hear from a few
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Connect with colleagues from across the ASTC Live Collections Community for an informal, peer-to-peer discussion focused on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends shaping our work. This open forum provides a space to share experiences, ask questions, brainstorm solutions, and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Each session is participant-driven, allowing attendees to
Live Collections CoP: August 2027 Virtual Meet-up Read More »
Connect with colleagues from across the ASTC Live Collections Community for an informal, peer-to-peer discussion focused on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends shaping our work. This open forum provides a space to share experiences, ask questions, brainstorm solutions, and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Each session is participant-driven, allowing attendees to
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Connect with colleagues from across the ASTC Live Collections Community for an informal, peer-to-peer discussion focused on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends shaping our work. This open forum provides a space to share experiences, ask questions, brainstorm solutions, and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Each session is participant-driven, allowing attendees to
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Connect with colleagues from across the ASTC Live Collections Community for an informal, peer-to-peer discussion focused on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends shaping our work. This open forum provides a space to share experiences, ask questions, brainstorm solutions, and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Each session is participant-driven, allowing attendees to
Live Collections CoP: November 2026 Virtual Meet-up Read More »
Creating dynamic, naturalistic habitats can transform both animal welfare and guest engagement. Join colleagues for an introduction to epoxy and sculpting techniques used to build custom exhibit features, from realistic rockwork and climbing structures to immersive environmental backdrops. This session will explore material selection, carving and shaping methods, waterproofing strategies, and finishing techniques that bring
Building Custom Habitats: Epoxy & Sculpting Read More »
Whether or not you attended the ASTC conference in Phoenix last month, please join in a discussion about current issues and hot topics for smaller science centers and museums. Bring your recent successes, ideas, and concerns that you’d like to share with colleagues to this one-hour virtual meet-up. If you cannot make it, connect with
Small Museums CoP Meet-up: Post-Conference Highlights and Feedback Read More »
Join ASTC for Science Centers and Museums 101, a fun and fast-paced overview of the people, organizations, and ideas that shape the global science museum community. Whether you’re new to museum work or a seasoned pro, this session will help you understand your organization (and your own role) in the context of our field’s shared history, current practices, and collective vision for the future of science engagement. Come for the trivia;
Science Centers & Museums 101: Foundations of the Field Read More »
ASTC’s Natural History Network is a space for sharing innovations, challenges, and opportunities related to natural history practice. Join colleagues from across the field for conversation and networking.
October Natural History Network Meet-up Read More »
In this 45-minute informational webinar, you will hear from ASTC staff about Sanofi Youth STEM Challenge: The Air We Share. We will discuss the goals and structure of the program and application process, followed by ample time for audience Q&A.
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Join us for a collaborative and idea-driven webinar focused on advancing enrichment practices for reptiles and amphibians across zoological and museum collections. This session brings together experienced professionals from diverse institutions to share practical strategies, innovative approaches, and lessons learned in creating engaging, welfare-focused environments for herps. Speakers include Leslie Gordon (Natural History Museum of
Reptile & Amphibian Enrichment Exchange: Sharing Ideas Across Collections Read More »
Join ASTC on August 12 for a re-run of Science Centers and Museums 101, a fun and fast-paced overview of the people, organizations, and ideas that shape the global science museum community. Whether you’re new to museum work or a seasoned pro, this session will help you understand your organization (and your own role) in the context of our field’s shared history, current practices, and collective vision for the future of science
Science Centers & Museums 101: Foundations of the Field Read More »
Join colleagues from across the ASTC Natural History Network, where we will preview natural history-related sessions happening at the ASTC 2026 Annual Conference and hear from special guests about current projects.
August Natural History Network Meet-up Read More »
Join your colleagues as ASTC Chair Erin Graham and ASTC President and CEO Christofer Nelson share updates from 2026. At the business meeting, Christofer, Erin, and other members of the ASTC Board of Directors will also share an overview of ASTC’s activities over the past year and unveil ASTC’s new Strategic Framework through 2030.
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Funders are increasingly expecting AI to be incorporated into grant proposals, either as the focus or as a supporting tool. How do you navigate this? Join us on August 12 for a conversation about grants and AI strategy. We’ll discuss strong approaches and risks for incorporating AI, share what’s out there in terms of AI-related
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Want to build champions for your museum? This session will help you develop effective strategies to engage elected officials, work with district offices, and secure meaningful site visits from federal representatives during the August recess. You’ll also hear a successful case study of statewide advocacy from the children’s museum community. Walk away with clear, practical
Advocacy Webinar: Fostering Children’s Museum Champions at Every Level of Government Read More »
Join us for our next Natural History Network Meet-up! Whether you work in research, collections, exhibits, education, public programs, or any other area of natural history, we welcome you to connect with colleagues across the natural history museum field.
May Natural History Network Meet-up Read More »
ASTC member organizations need AI professional learning – but what does that actually look like? Different teams need different things, and one-size-fits-all training won’t work. AI professional learning can mean: Technical skills (using AI tools) Critical literacy (understanding capabilities and risks) Pedagogical approaches (teaching with and about AI) Strategic thinking (when and whether to use
AI Professional Learning: What Do Your Teams Actually Need? Read More »
Network with other professionals in the field, share and find resources directly applicable to your collection, and get the support you need! Join our monthly open discussions and bring your ideas to the table. We look forward to meeting you!
August 2026 Live Collections CoP Open Discussion Read More »