Who we are and how we serve our community
The people who make it all happen
Meet MSA leadership
Get in touch with us
MSA Code of Ethics & Antitrust Policy
How to join MSA or renew Membership
Our online community platform
Members only access
Leadership at the local level
An opportunity for professionals with budget challenges to attend MSA FORWARD
A full list of institution recipients by year for the MSA Recognition Awards
Emerging industry professionals
Your one-stop career resource center to find and prepare for your next opportunity
Where MSA vendors can find opportunities to be recognized by MSA buyers
Searchable downloads of all educational
sessions for members and non-members
Providing ideas and methods to help store operators and employees
Past conferences with links to session recordings, awards, exhibitors, and more.Â
Curated content library for our members
What is ON for live digital events
Articles written by subject matter experts to inform and educate
The foundation of nonprofit retail
The schedule of webinars and events with descriptions and links to registration pages
Where to find information about MSA FORWARD Conference and Expo
MSA events at wholesale gift markets
Annual Museum Store Advocacy Day
My Two Favorite Weekends of 2018 Were Both Spent at MSA Chapter Meetings I’ve been a member of MSA for over 10 years, but it wasn’t until 2018 that I learned a secret that I’m going to share with you: MSA regional chapter meetings, most of which take place in the...
We Need Your Thoughts, Your Expertise and Your Willingness to Share We Need Your Thoughts, Your Expertise and Your Willingness to Share MSA is always seeking relevant content for our biweekly blog, and we hope you are interested in sharing your skills and experiences...
Cross-Continent Connections Preparing for MSA FORWARD The Deep is an environmental and educational charity, employing 160 people, built to promote regeneration within Hull, the UK City of Culture. A member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, it...
Recognizing Excellence at MSA FORWARD From March 28 to April 1, over 600 MSA members — museum store professionals and vendors alike — had the opportunity to come together to learn, buy, sell, network and explore at MSA FORWARD 2019: Create, Innovate, Educate!, the...
Neighborhood Watch in San Diego With MSA FORWARD being in San Diego this year, MSA gave me the unenviable task of doing a write-up about the wonders and delights of the city (thanks, David Duddy). I say unenviable because there is so much! Starting south in Tijuana...
Sparking Joy: Product Development in the Age of Decluttering The world is awash in the trend of downsizing, decluttering and deaccessioning. Marie Kondo’s bestselling books and hit Netflix series are bringing renewed focus to minimalism, organization and eliminating...
