Schedule at a Glance

Attendees who registered for Virtual Only have access to the virtual activities on July 19th. Virtual + In-Person attendees have access to virtual programs on July 19 and in-person activities on July 26-29. Pre-conference tours, workshops, and evening events are optional add-ons to conference registration and require additional tickets for entry.

Schedule at a Glance quick links:

Times shown are subject to change.

Wednesday, July 19

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

7:45 AM – 8:15 AM CT (8:45 AM – 9:15 AM ET)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM CT (9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET)

  • AMM Virtual Annual Business Meeting

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET)

  • Virtual Opening Session: Becoming an Antiracist Cultural Institution: Newfields’ Path to Embracing and Promoting a Culture of Equity and Racial Justice

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET)

  • Virtual Networking Roundtable

NOON – 1:00 PM CT (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CT (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET)

  • Virtual Networking Roundtable

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT (5:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

ANYTIME ONLINE

  • Explore virtual exhibits and connect with your colleagues online!

**Virtual sessions and tours will be recorded and made available online for up to 2 months following the conclusion of the conference.**

Wednesday, July 26

IN-PERSON PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS & EVENTS

NOON – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Union Station

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Subject to change)

  • Exhibitor Setup

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Offsite evening event (additional ticket) – Opening Night featuring Indiana Medical History Museum and Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum

Offsite events, tours, and workshops are optional add-ons to conference registration. Additional tickets are required.

Thursday, July 27

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Union Station

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Exhibitor Setup, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves, Union Station
  • Poster Presentations Setup, Grand Hall North, Union Station

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Coffee and Games, Grand Hall Foyer, Alcoves, and Halls, Union Station
  • First-Time Conferencegoers Meetup, Nickel Plate Room, Union Station
  • Indiana Museums Meetup, B&O Room, Union Station

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves, Union Station
  • State Showcase Open, Grand Hall North
  • Poster Presentations Open, Grand Hall North

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM

  • Annual Meeting of the Midwest Registrars Committee – This meeting takes place at the Social Cantina, 148 S. Illinois St. (about a 5 minute walk from Union Station) and includes lunch. Membership in MRC is required to participate. Register for the lunch meeting when you sign up for the conference. Questions? Contact MRC President, Sarah Humes: shumes(a)grpm.org or 616-929-1807.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Lunch service for all attendees, Grand Hall Bar and Foyer
  • Lunchtime Networking Roundtable (Free/Optional), Grand Hall, Union Station
  • Attendees may also enjoy their lunch on their own in other conference areas

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Afternoon Reception, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves, Union Station
  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves, Union Station
  • State Showcase Open, Grand Hall North
  • Poster Presentations Open, Grand Hall North
  • Conversation Stations Open, Grand Hall

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Offsite Event (additional ticket) – Evening on the Canal featuring Indiana Historical Society and Eiteljorg Museum

Offsite events are optional add-ons to conference registration. Additional tickets are required. Register early, as tickets may not be available during onsite registration.

Friday, July 28

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Union Station

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

  • Leadership Breakfast (additional ticket), Edison North, Grand Hall 2nd Floor, Union Station

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Coffee and Games, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves
  • Independent Museum Professionals Meetup, Nickel Plate Room, Union Station
  • Emerging Museum Professionals Meetup, B&O Room, Union Station

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT

  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Halls, and Alcoves, Union Station
  • State Showcase Open, Grand Hall North
  • Poster Presentations Open, Grand Hall North
  • Conversation Stations Open, Grand Hall South

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Flash Talks, Grand Hall, Union Station

11:00 AM – NOON

  • Break

NOON – 1:00 PM

  • Lunch service for all attendees, Grand Hall Bar and Foyer, Union Station
  • Midwest Museums Recognition Lunch (Optional), Grand Hall
  • Attendees may also enjoy their lunch on their own in other conference areas

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Exhibitor Move Out
  • Poster Pickup
  • State Showcase Closed

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT

  • Offsite Event (additional ticket) – Night on Indiana Avenue featuring the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library and Madam Walker Legacy Center

Offsite events are optional add-ons to conference registration. Additional tickets are required. Register early, as tickets may not be available during onsite registration.

Saturday, July 29

SATURDAY RETREAT/MUSEUM TOUR

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CT

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Union Station

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

  • Buses(es) board

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Please RSVP during registration to let us know you’re planning to attend.