Association of Partners for Public Lands

Silver Spring, Maryland

National Associations, Consortiums, Alliances and other Support Groups

The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) fosters stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through effective partnerships. This is achieved through five functional areas of focus that include:

• Capacity Building
• Collective Representation
• Information Sharing and Dialogue
• Marketing and Public Awareness
• Membership, Operations and Governance

APPL works to enhance public understanding, appreciation,and stewardship of America's natural and cultural heritage. 80 organizations, with a combined presence on almost 500 of our nation's finest natural and cultural areas, belong to APPL.

Maryland Museums Association

Bowie, Maryland

State Associations

The Maryland Museums Association (MMA) is an alliance of historical and cultural institutions that collect, hold, interpret, and protect the cultural and material heritage within the State. The association advocates for members by enhancing professionalism in those institutions and individuals, and promoting awareness of museum interests.

Museum Trustee Association

Baltimore, Maryland

National Associations

The Museum Trustee Association (MTA) is the only organization dedicated to providing ongoing board education programs, services, and resources for the special needs of museum trustees. MTA is uniquely experienced in museum trustee education. Attendees of the many programs provided have gained confidence in their fiduciary and stewardship roles and contributed positively to the growth and success of their museums.

Society for Historic American Homes

Owings, Maryland

National Associations

We are a membership organization focused on private owners of homes built prior to 1945. We provide a community and resources aimed to help them make good restoration/preservation decisions in pursuit of sound stewardship.

Visitor Studies Association

Rockville, Maryland

Consortiums, Alliances and other Support Groups

VSA's members are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals including evaluators, educators, exhibit developers, designers, marketing professionals, planners, academics, and directors who share a passion for improving the quality of visitor experiences. VSA also boasts an outstanding international membership from twenty different countries

Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association

Annapolis, Maryland

Mid Atlantic Germanic Society

Glenn Dale, Maryland

Regional Associations

The Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society was founded to stimulate and facilitate research on Germanic ancestors who settled in the MidAtlantic Region over the past 400 years.

Museums and the Web LLC

Silver Spring, Maryland

Consortiums, Alliances and other Support Groups

museumsandtheweb.com is a collaborative space for professionals creating culture, science and heritage on-line, hosted by the Museums and the Web team. Read more: Welcome to museumsandtheweb.com | museumsandtheweb.com

The American Zoo and Aquarium Association

Silver Spring, Maryland

Consortiums, Alliances and other Support Groups

Founded in 1924, the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, now known as the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association envisions a world where all people respect, value and conserve animals and nature.