2026 Annual ConferenceThe Next 250: Museums and the Future of DemocracyMonday, June 1, 2026 at Central Connecticut State University Important Dates and InformationTuesday, February 10, 7 p.m.: Conference Session Brainstorming Meet-Up (Zoom) Friday, February 13, 12:00 p.m.: Conference Session Brainstorming Meet-Up (Zoom) Monday, March 2, 11:59 p.m.: Session proposal deadline Conference ThemeWith the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence upon us, this year's conference will bring us together to reflect on what this anniversary has—and has not—meant to our institutions and the communities we serve; and showcase the ideas, projects, and conversations that the 250th has sparked in Connecticut and beyond. What lessons have we learned? What can we take ahead with us into the next 250 years? How can we shape the museum field of the future? “The Next 250” will explore the important roles museums of all disciplines play in our democracy, showcase the work of Connecticut museums around the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and contemplate the future of our field at this critical moment in our country. The conference will convene museum people from all disciplines to discuss the challenges facing museums at this moment, demonstrate the value of work that integrates the arts, humanities, and sciences through meaningful museum experiences, and make space for dialogue and creative action for our field. Read the call for session proposals Submit a session proposal |
Session FormatsOur conference will feature a variety of session formats, including but not limited to:
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Sponsors and Exhibitors |
Connecticut League of Museums | with support from |
