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

All activities take place at Union Station unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for offsite events, tours and workshops.

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Happy Little Day Trip to Minnetrista, Muncie, IN

NOON – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Subject to change)

  • Exhibitor Setup, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall North, Hallway East, and Hallway West

6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  • Offsite evening event – Opening Night featuring Indiana Medical History Museum and Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum Buses load at 5:30pm on Illinois Street

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

Thursday, July 27

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

All activities take place at Union Station unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for offsite events, tours and workshops.

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Exhibitor Setup, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall South, Hallway East, and Hallway West
  • Poster Presentations Setup, Grand Hall South

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Coffee and Games, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall South, Hallway East, and Hallway West
  • First-Time Conferencegoers Meetup, Nickel Plate Room
  • Indiana Museums Meetup, B&O Room

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall South, Hallway East, and Hallway West
  • State Showcase 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
  • Lunchtime Networking Roundtable (Free/Optional), Grand Hall
  • 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, All Areas
  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall South, Hallway East, and Hallway West
  • State Showcase Open, Grand Hall North
  • Poster Presentations Open, Grand Hall South
  • Conversation Stations Open, Grand Hall

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

  • Offsite Event (additional ticket) – Evening on the Canal featuring Indiana Historical Society and Eiteljorg Museum Buses load at 6:00pm on Illinois Street

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

All activities take place at Union Station unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for offsite events, tours and workshops.

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Registration Open, Grand Hall Foyer

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

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

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • Coffee and Games, All Areas
  • Independent Museum Professionals Meetup, Nickel Plate Room
  • Emerging Museum Professionals Meetup, B&O Room

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT

  • Exhibits Open, Grand Hall Foyer, Grand Hall South, Hallway East, and Hallway West
  • State Showcase Open, Grand Hall North

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Flash Talks, Grand Hall

11:00 AM – NOON

  • Break
  • AMM Board Meet-n-Greet, B&O Room

NOON – 1:00 PM

  • Lunch service for all attendees, Grand Hall
  • Midwest Museums Recognition Lunch, Grand Hall (All are welcome!)
  • Attendees may also enjoy their lunch on their own in other conference areas

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Exhibitor Move Out
  • Poster Pickup
  • State Showcase Closed

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT

  • Offsite Event (additional ticket) – Night on Indiana Avenue featuring the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library and Madam Walker Legacy Center Buses load at 6:00pm on Illinois Street and make return trips to the hotel every 15-30 minutes.

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

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Bus(es) return to Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown

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