General Information

The Oklahoma Museums Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was incorporated in 1972 and has over 500 individual, institutional and corporate members. OMA is one of the most active state museum associations in the country. The OMA office is located in the Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma Museums Association was selected by the Oklahoma Heritage Association to receive the 2007 Edward L. & Thelma Gaylord Oklahoma Territory Award for Preservation of State and Local History. OMA appreciates being selected to receive the prestigious honor.

Memberships and other earned income, grants, contributions and touring exhibit fees fund OMA's programs. Primary supporters in 2008-09 include the Oklahoma Arts Council, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, The Kerr Foundation, Inc., Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and ConocoPhillips Company. 

OMA Internship Program
The OMA internship program offers 1) Practical hands-on experience in planning, fundraising and programming; 2) Scholarships to OMA training programs during internship: 3) Governance experience; 4) Use of available resources and references; 5) Assisting with general office operations. OMA responsibilities include training/education, intern feedback and final evaluation. University supervisor responsibilities include in consultation with OMA and intern- establish the internship assignment, maintain contact with the intern/OMA and assigning an academic grade for the internship after reviewing the final evaluation provided by OMA. OMA will accept a maximum of one intern per semester. Internships are on a volunteer basis (non-paid).  If you would like to discuss being an OMA intern or receive an internship application, please contact Brenda Granger, Executive Director at 405.424.7757 or bgranger@okmuseums.org.

History of Oklahoma Museums Association

OMA Constitution

OMA Bylaws

OMA Calendar of Events

Contributions are always appreciated.

OMA Annual Report

OMA 2008-09 Audit

OMA Form 990

OMA Board Retreat Notes - Strategic Plan

OMA Advocacy Piece

OMA Accepted Definition of a Museum

Focus Group Study Report

OMA Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy

OMA Board of Directors statement on Federal-State Partnerships for museums.  For articles on the Federal-State Partnerships for museums, visit AASLH. 

The Oklahoma Museums Association is a member of the American Assoication of Museums, American Association for State and Local History, Oklahoma Travel Industry Association, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

Information about the Oklahoma Museums Association, including 990 IRS tax forms, is available through GuideStar. GuideStar is produced by Philanthropic Research, a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994. It is the premier source of information on charitable organizations in the United States.