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An affinity group is a group of colleagues brought together by a common need, goal, or expertise. An affinity group, whether it is organized by region, discipline, or museum type, can be an excellent way to connect with colleagues from other museums and to share information and solutions to everyday challenges. Please find a list of organizations below.*
State-wide
Illinois Association of Museums
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Illinois State Historical Society
Regional
Northeastern Illinois Historical Council (N.E.IL)
Kane-DuPage Regional Museum Association (KDRMA)
Southern Illinois Association of Museums (SIAM)
Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group
Regional/ National
Association of Midwest Museums (AMM)
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
American Association for State and Local History
American Institution for Conservation and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
National Association for Interpretation
National Council on Public History
National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Discipline Specific
Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group
Great Lakes Planetarium Association
Midwest Open Air Museums Association
Association of Nature Center Administrators
Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
American Public Garden Association
Association of Children's Museums
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Association of African American Museums
Association of Science and Technology Centers
Association of Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums
*Note: The Illinois Association of Museums doesn't endorse or recommend one organization or the other. This is for informational purposes only. Please review all organizations at your own discretion.
If you would like to have something added to this list please email us at illinoismuseums@gmail.com.
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