ASMD

Association of Science Museum Directors

ASMD Mission & Activities

A community of science museum leaders that gathers to share experiences and discuss issues related to the advancement of our respective organizations to benefit society and the planet.

2026 Directors Forum

August 5, 2025

ASMD will convene the 2.5 day ASMD 2026 Directors Forum in St. Paul, MN from February 10-12 with travel on February 9 (in time for an evening reception at the conference hotel, the Courtyard Marriott Downtown St. Paul) and February 12 (late afternoon/evening) or February 13. ASMD members Alison Rempel Brown and Holly Menninger will … More 2026 Directors Forum

2025 Museums Advocacy Day

April 27, 2025

ASMD served as a co-convener for this event for the 13th consecutive year! An ASMD delegation of members advocated for all museums at this event. Executive Director Bonnie Styles met in the offices of senators and representatives who serve on appropriations subcommittees that fund agencies, including IMLS, NEH, NSF, NASA, and NOAA, that provide crucial … More 2025 Museums Advocacy Day

2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City

February 6, 2025

ASMD convened the ASMD 2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah in February. Our 2.5 day meeting started on February 2 with our traditional informal reception in the evening at the conference hotel. ASMD Secretary-Treasurer Jason Cryan, Executive Director of the Natural History Museum of Utah, was our host. Sessions took place in the … More 2025 Directors Forum in Salt Lake City