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Join MSA in LA!

We’re excited about our next MSA FORWARD Conference & Expo in “The City of Angels” – Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the American Alliance of Museums!

Click HERE to Reserve Your Booth Today!

 

Here is the Tentative Schedule:

Sunday, May 4th – MSA BOD meeting & baseball game (tentative)

Monday, May 5th – Preconference Educational Excursions (limited due to many closed museums on Monday), Newcomers Orientation, NEXT Cinco de Mayo Party, Exhibitor Move-in

Tuesday, May 6th – Chapter Meetings, Educational Sessions, Annual Awards Luncheon,  Exhibitor Move-in, Chapter Happy Hours

Wednesday, May 7th – Expo Hall Open All Day, half day education

Thursday, May 8th – Expo Hall Open All Day, Roundtables All Day

Friday, May 9th – Full Day of Educational Excursions, Expo Hall Move-out, AAM Party

 

We’re busy making plans so stay tuned for email communications announcing the opening of registration!

MSA Award Recipients have been announced!

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