INSTITUTIONS & INDIVIDUALS
Museum Store Association membership provides access to the knowledge, resources, and community that institution stores require. Our members’ only tools are aimed at creating a thriving, revenue-producing store that supports the greater mission of the cultural institution. Nonprofit retail professionals across the nation turn to MSA to connect, learn, and do business with like-minded professionals who understand the intricacies of cultural institution stores.
Member-exclusive benefits:
- Free registration for MSA FORWARD, MSA’s annual conference & expo. MSA FORWARD is THE event for nonprofit retail professionals to meet with cultural institution store vendors. Attendees also learn from industry experts on upcoming trends and best practices. Access to on-demand webinars on relevant trends and best practices.
- Community discussions through ShopTalk, MSA’s online community. ShopTalk allows members to ask questions, seek advice, and gain insights from peers on best practices and lessons learned.
- Subscription to the digital and print issues of Museum Store Magazine, MSA’s biannual publication. Museum Store Magazine is the leading source of ideas, interviews, and information for store operators at nonprofit and cultural institutions.
- Membership in one of our eight regional chapters for local networking and education.
- Access to education and resources based on MSA’s nonprofit retail industry Knowledge Standards.
- Listing in the MSA Online Membership Directory as well as access to the directory.
- Discounts for posting jobs and finding talent on MSA Job Source.
- Eligibility for recognition through MSA awards programs.
- Thought leadership opportunities to contribute to MSA publications and monthly blog.
- Volunteer opportunities on a MSA task force or committees.
- MSA exclusive networking opportunities in the US and international markets to connect with fellow members.
- Access to curated and vetted MSA vendor members who understand and are passionate about museum stores.
*Nonprofit institutions and individual members can vote in MSA elections and serve on the Board of Directors.
Special member pricing on the following:
- eBooks and industry publications providing relevant data for benchmarking your store’s success and key insights into topics such as tourism trends, increasing web traffic, and public relations.
- The current MSA Retail Industry Report provides benchmarks and insights for nonprofit retail professionals and institutions.
- FedEx shipping and freight discounts with Partnership.
- Member perks such as free hotel nights at gift shows and markets.
Membership Pricing and Details
Who can join as an Institution Member?
Any museum, zoo, historic house, botanic garden, etc. that self-operates a store can join MSA. Institution stores may not be outsourced. Institutions can choose the number of employees they wish to allocate to MSA membership.
To renew your membership, log in to your membership account and click on the renew button.
If you need any assistance with invoicing or your registration, please contact Membership at MSA HERE.
The levels for institution membership are as follows:
WHY JOIN THE MUSEUM STORE ASSOCIATION?
MSA membership gives you the tools, education, and community to enhance your visitors’ experience. Discover what MSA can do for you.
MSA membership is the easiest way to advance your personal knowledge base within a group of people that have similar interests.
Dan Ayers-Price
Key West Art and Historical Society
WHY JOIN THE MUSEUM STORE ASSOCIATION?
MSA membership gives you the tools, education, and community to enhance your visitors’ experience. Discover what MSA can do for you.
MSA’s webinars, blogs and anything they post, including their knowledge standards are all geared towards supporting our mission. Dan Ayers-Price
Ellen BragaloneÂ
Museum of Fine Arts BostonÂ
