Information on Programs & Services

OMA is the primary provider of professional training and technical information to staff and volunteers of Oklahoma's 500 museums, historic sites, tribal cultural centers, and historical societies. The OMA office is located in Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Programs and services include:
• Networking - opportunities for museum staff and volunteers to develop a strong network with colleagues throughout the state.
• Quarterly Newsletter - MuseNEWS provides current information on OMA activities and other professional development information and training opportunities
• Annual Fall Conference - two and a half days of educational sessions, workshops, tours and special events
• Workshops and Seminars - training opportunities to meet the needs of OMA members throughout the year (registration and cancellation policies)
• Museum Accessioning and Registration of Collections (MARC) Course - specific training offered annually
• Traveling Art Exhibitions - sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and available for monthly bookings
• Office Referrals and Consultations - OMA staff can provide help with members' questions
• Lending Library - more than 350 books and other materials available for loan through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries
• Technical Bulletin Series - published regularly
• Annual Awards Program - recognizes individual service and institutions that have produced outstanding exhibits, publications, and other projects
• Standing Professional Committees - opportunities for members with similar job responsibilities to share information and ideas
• Professional Liaison - OMA represents its members to local, regional, and national professional associations
• Advocate - OMA represents its members on the state, regional, and national levels regarding issues of concern to the Oklahoma museum community
• E-list - announcements and updates sent to OMA members via e-mail. If you are a member and want to receive news and information via the e-list, send a request to be added
• M!X Events - annual networking event for members
• Web Site - easy access to OMA information and resources
• Affinity Programs - a way to support OMA through merchandise purchases
• E-Mentor Program - eligibility to participate
• Scholarship Opportunities - members can apply for scholarships to OMA seminars, workshops, and the Annual Fall Conference

To access all of the above information, OMA encourages you to become a member. Click here for membership information.