About MPMA

MPMA's administrative office is in Broken Arrow, OK. Its governing structure includes a board of directors and numerous committees. Staff includes an Executive Director and a part-time Membership Coordinator.  Our annual fall conference is attended by 200 to 500 professionals each year. The conference provides training, networking, and information sharing for museum professionals at all career levels at a relatively inexpensive cost. MPMA's membership numbers at nearly 1,000 individuals, institutions, and businesses and all receive numerous benefits including a monthly newsletter. Institutions also receive access to steep discounts when purchasing from Gaylord Archival and University Products.

Council of Regions

MPMA is one of six regional associations in the United States that works in conjunction with the American Association of Museums. The six associations form the Council of Regions and meet twice yearly to advise AAM on issues relating to museums in the particular regions.