Illinois Association of Museums

Registration and sponsorship for the 2024 IAM Annual Conference are available now! Members receive a discount on their registration for the conference. Be sure to login to your account when registering to receive your discount! Register by clicking below:

NOTE: REGISTER BY OCTOBER 15TH TO GUARANTEE FOOD SELECTIONS

Registration

Conference at a Glance

Conference Program

Map of Downtown Joliet

Old Joliet Prison Flashlight Tour

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Tours begin after 6:00 P.M.

Join the JAHM staff for a flashlight tour of the Old Joliet Prison. This tour option is an additional charge of $20 per person and the tour includes a flashlight. Note: flashlight tours are also open to the public- advanced registration is advised.

Flashlight Tour

IAM Annual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Available

The Illinois Association of Museums Annual Conference - Healthy Museums & Healthy Communities will be held October 23rd—25th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. We are now offering sponsorship opportunities for purchase.

What does being a sponsor at the Illinois Association of Museums do for you?

Networking & Visibility: Sponsoring the IAM Conference it provides exposure to a diverse audience of museum professionals from across Illinois. It’s also an important opportunity to showcase your organization, products, or services.
Supporting Illinois Museums: By sponsoring the conference, you directly contribute to the growth and advancement of the museum community in Illinois. Your support helps IAM organize professional development workshops, promote best practices, and facilitate networking opportunities throughout the year.
Advocacy and Impact: IAM serves as a voice for museums with state and national governments. Sponsors, in particular, play a critical role in advocating for policies that benefit museums across Illinois.

Remember, supporting IAM’s conference benefits your organization and contributes to a vibrant and thriving museum community.

For a complete list of sponsorship levels, benefits, and opportunities, click the link below:

Sponsorship

Mission: It is the mission of Illinois Association of Museums to provide advocacy, promote best practices, and foster the exchange of ideas for the Illinois museum community.

Vision: IAM will be the recognized voice of, and a valued resource for, the state's diverse museum community.

Affiliations: IAM is an independent museum network. IAM supports the work of the American Alliance of Museums, the American Association of State and Local History, the Association of Midwest Museums, and various other local and regional museum networks across Illinois. IAM seeks to collaborate with all museum professional groups to promote best practices around the state.