Schedule at a Glance

Attendees who registered for Virtual Only have access to the virtual activities on July 24. Virtual + In-Person attendees have access to virtual programs on July 24 and in-person activities on July 31-August 3. 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 22

VIRTUAL DAY

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

  • Virtual AMM Annual Business Meeting

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CT (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET)

  • Virtual Opening Session: Whose Truths? Exploring the Chicago Monuments Project

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

  • Virtual Networking Roundtable

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET)

  • Virtual Concurrent Sessions (2 options)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET)

  • Virtual Museum Tour: Coming Soon!

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

  • Virtual Concurrent Sessions (2 options)

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

  • Virtual Museum Tour: Coming Soon!

ANYTIME ONLINE

Enjoy our new virtual platform/mobile app created by Pigeon-Tech:

  • Watch multiple virtual pre-recorded sessions
  • Catch recordings of live virtual programs and sessions
  • Explore virtual exhibits and connect with your colleagues
  • Earn points and win prizes!

**Virtual sessions and tours will be recorded and made available online until the end of the calendar year following the conference.**

Sunday, July 26

IN-PERSON PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS & EVENTS

All activities take place at Marriott Marquis Chicago, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, Grand Horizon Foyer (4th Floor): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Setup, Grand Horizon ABCD: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

5:30-9:00 PM (5:15-9:15 PM, including travel time)

  • Offsite evening event – South Loop Museum Hop
  • Bus(es) board and depart from main floor of Marriott Marquis Chicago
  • Driving yourself? See tips for getting around on our events page.

Monday, July 27

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

All activities take place at Marriott Marquis Chicago, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, Grand Horizon Foyer (4th Floor): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Setup, Grand Horizon ABCD (4th Floor): 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Exhibits Open, Grand Horizon ABCD (4th Floor): 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Quiet Room Open, China Town: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Nursing Space, TBA: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

  • Morning Welcome Coffee, Grand Horizon ABCD
  • (8:00-9:00 AM) First Time Conference Attendees Meetup, Grand Horizon EFG

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

  • Welcome Address, Grand Horizon EFG: Coming soon!
  • Keynote Session, Grand Horizon EFG: Coming soon!

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

  • Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch service for all attendees, Grand Horizon ABCD
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunchtime Networking Roundtable (Free/Optional), Grand Horizon EFG
  • Attendees may also enjoy lunch on their own in other conference areas. Tables will be available in the exhibit hall and general seating can be found throughout the hotel.
  • 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Annual Meeting of the Midwest Registrars Committee, Location TBA

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM -4:00 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Afternoon Reception in Exhibit Hall, Grand Horizon ABCD
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Posters and Conversation Stations, Grand Horizon EFG

6:00-9:00 PM (5:45-9:30 PM, including travel time)

  • Offsite evening event (additional ticket) – Northwest Museum Hop
  • Bus(es) board and depart from main floor of Marriott Marquis Chicago
  • Driving yourself? See tips for getting around on our events page.

Tuesday, July 28

IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND EVENTS

All activities take place at Marriott Marquis Chicago, unless otherwise specified. Additional tickets required for the Leadership Breakfast and offsite events, tours and workshops.

GENERAL SERVICE HOURS:

  • Registration Open, Grand Horizon Foyer (4th Floor): 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Exhibits Open, Grand Horizon ABCD (4th Floor): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Exhibitor Tear Down, Grand Horizon ABCD (4th Floor): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Quiet Room Open, China Town: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Nursing Space, TBA: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

  • Morning Welcome Coffee, Grand Horizon ABCD
  • (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM) Leadership Breakfast, Grand Horizon EFG (additional ticket)
  • (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM) National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) Meetup, Henry Clarke

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

  • Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch service for all attendees, Grand Horizon ABCD
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Midwest Museums Recognition Lunch, Grand Horizon EFG All are welcome!
  • Attendees may also enjoy lunch on their own in other conference areas. Tables will be available in the exhibit hall and general seating can be found throughout the hotel.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Prize Hour

5:00-8:00 PM (4:30-8:30 PM, including travel time)

  • Offsite evening event (additional ticket) – Near North Museum Hop 
  • Bus(es) board and depart from main floor of Marriott Marquis Chicago
  • Driving yourself? See tips for getting around on our events page.

Wednesday, July 29

CLOSING DAY RETREAT/MUSEUM TOUR

Below is the schedule for the Closing Day Retreat. Registration will not be open on this day. If you have general questions, you will find AMM staff and volunteers on the main floor of the hotel where buses will load and depart.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Bus(es) board and depart from Marriott Marquis Chicago

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Saturday Retreat: Coming Soon!

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

  • Bus(es) board and return to Marriott Marquis Chicago

Ticket and conference badge required.