ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The West Virginia Association of Museums’ annual meeting and conference will be held April 3-5, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Huntington, West Virginia. The theme of WVAM’s 2025 conference is “Museums as a Critical Community Asset.”
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REGISTRATION
HOTEL BLOCK
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
Conference Rate: $129/night
Booking deadline: March 20
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Guests can call in to 304-525-1001 or 1-800-HILTONS and give the code 914 or they can say the group name West Virginia Association of Museums Annual Conference.
Workshops & Tours
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Poster session submissions are still being accepted!
WVAM is now accepting proposals for poster presentations from students, AmeriCorps members, or institutions wanting to share research or projects. These posters can address our conference theme, but do not have to. Poster presentations can present any research or projects related to public history, museums, and similar institutions.
Submit a poster proposal here or mail in the proposal form.
2025 SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
The Small Museum Association (SMA) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting small museums across the county. Its mission is to foster a strong peer network among museum professionals, providing opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. By empowering individuals in the field, SMA helps strengthen their institutions and communities. The association hosts an annual conference, bringing together museum professionals to connect and grow. The 2026 conference will take place in York, PA, from February 16-18, offering workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions on best practices for small museums.
Gold Sponsors
The mission of the Museum of Radio and Technology is to preserve, restore, display, celebrate and explain historic electronic equipment, programs and other artifacts from broadcasting’s heritage; to provide education in the history of broadcasting and electronics as well as in the repair and restoration of electronics equipment; to offer an enriching cultural experience to citizens of and visitors to our region and, thus, to enhance their lives; and to bring credit to our region as the repository for a collection of historic objects that is acclaimed for its excellence throughout the world.
Silver Sponsors
The Central City Museum is on a mission to weave the threads of personal stories and artifacts from industries into a professionally presented narrative history of the community. The Central City Museum was established in 2020 to preserve and tell the rich history of Central City. The Central City Museum features a primary exhibit of glass, wood products, brewery memorabilia, and other items from the shops and businesses found in Central City from 1893-1950s.
Friends of Blackwater works to protect and promote natural beauty, diverse creatures, unique heritage, and the outdoor recreation economy in the Mid-Atlantic Allegheny Highlands - home to the magnificent, 10,000-acre Blackwater Canyon – West Virginia’s “Scenic Crown Jewel.” Our professional staff and grass-roots citizen advocacy are a strong force for responsible conservation and sustainable progress in the Highlands.
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MuseuM Services Corporation offers equipment, supplies and services for art conservation, restoration, and preservation. Visit our website featuring thousands of products for the conservator, curator and archivist. Whether you are setting up a new laboratory or looking to restock on the essentials for maintaining your collection, MuseuM Services Corporation is here to help. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are available to assist you in finding the right tools, chemicals, storage supplies, and display hardware. Order from our website, call or email today!
Bronze Sponsors
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