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Door County Historical Society
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Door County Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

General, History

Experience Door County's unique history from settlement onward. Educational displays show the first industries, orchards, ethnic groups, fish boils, early tourism and much more. Includes the pioneer fire station where children may sit in a restored 1920 Oldsmobile fire truck. Don't miss the hands-on table and a new video about Belgian heritage in Door County. A spectacular diorama greets visitors. "Best small museum in the Midwest" -- Chicago Tribune.

Miller Art Center
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Art

Open year around with 7 changing exhibits, a stunning permanent collection of Wisconsin 2-D art, Gerhard CF Miller wing. Tours, lectures, gift shop, receptions.

The Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Located in the heart of historic downtown Sturgeon Bay at the corner of 3rd and Michigan. 2007 Exhibits include British sculptor Henry Moore's WWII-era "Shelter Drawings," a series of facsimile collotypes from the permanent collection; the Wisconsin Arts Board 2006 Visual Arts Fellows; and the 5th Annual "Art of the Trees." Call or visit the Web for a full schedule and information about the art center's educational and cultural programs, tours, the Fairfield Store and retail/dining events.

Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Historic House, Natural History, Specialized

At the bridge on Sturgeon Bay's west-side waterfront. Open daily. Features city's shipbuilding history, lighthouse exhibit, pilot house from working freighter, periscope. Gift shop with extensive collection of maritime books and gifts. Don't miss the museum's extensive new exhibit entitled Freshwater Fury running May 24, 2008 through January 20, 2009. Also, tour the 149-foot tug John Purves located on the seawall in from the Museum beginning mid-July 2008.

Jacksonport Historical Society
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Potawatomi State Park
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Park

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Mill Casino

North Bend, Oregon

Hosted by: Oregon Museums Association

As we gather for the Oregon Museums Association 2024 Annual Conference in Coos Bay, the conference theme “Ebb & Flow” acknowledges the nearby coastline while providing a metaphor to reflect on the work of Oregon’s museums today

It can feel like the sands are shifting as museums face challenges and opportunities like changing patterns of visitorship, evolving technologies, revised funding strategies, and peoples’ desire for community.

The 2024 conference will explore contemporary issues facing museums, so that together we can take the helm to identify solutions and successfully steer our work forward

Whether you are an emerging professional just getting your feet wet, in the mid-career flow, or an established leader navigating the depths of museum work, we invite you to join us at The Mill Casino Hotel in Coos Bay, September 8-10, 2024.

For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

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