We Love Our Members!
The Oklahoma Museums Association’s membership structure is relevant for Oklahoma museums and our profession. OMA is the statewide organization for museum staff, volunteers, board members, museums, museum partners, universities, and other Oklahomans who have an interest in museums. Find information about Individual, Museum, Partner, and University membership below.
Individual Members
Individual membership is for anyone wanting field-specific networking opportunities and professional training to advance your career. All individual members receive:
- Electronic subscription to OMA ENews and quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Invitation to members-only M!X Networking Events
- Ability to apply for scholarships, serve on OMA committees and board of directors
- Discounts on professional training provided by OMA
- Informal resume review
Individual Membership Levels
$259 Patron
$109 Friend
$59 Individual
$39 Reitred Professional
$15 Student (electronic communication only)
Join or renew OMA Individual Membership here.
Museum Members
Museum membership is for every type and size of museum including historic homes and sites, tribal cultural centers, botanical gardens, zoos, science centers, archives, and more. Membership provides valuable resources and connections for both the museum and the individuals who comprise its staff, board, and volunteers.
Ground Floor Package
- Museum listed on OKMuseums.org with link and description
- Knowledge and expertise related to the profession
- Ability to submit entries in the OMA Awards Program
- Subscription to Oklahoma Today magazine (courtesy Oklahoma Today)
Ground Floor Package dues are based on what the museum is able to pay.
Elevated Package
- All Ground Floor benefits +
- Ability to host members-only M!X Networking Events
- Free online job listings
Elevated Package dues are based on staff size selected.
0-2 staff $120 3-5 staff $270 6-10 staff $520 11-20 staff $770 21+staff $1,020
Pinnacle Package
- All Ground Floor and Elevated benefits +
- Informal grant proposal review
- Designated staff/board/volunteers at this level (limited to size selected) receive a weekly subscription to Grant Station Insider online fundraising newsletter
Pinnacle Package dues are based on staff size selected.
0-2 staff $145 3-5 staff $320 6-10 staff $595 11-20 staff $870 21+staff $1,145
Designated Members
Designated Membership is based on staff size selected above (Ground Floor is automatically 0-2 staff). Museum must submit name and email address for each person to receive member benefits. All designated members receive:
- Electronic subscription to OMA ENews and quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Invitation to members-only M!X Networking Events
- Ability to apply for scholarships, and serve on OMA committees and board of directors
- Discounts on professional training provided by OMA
- Informal resume review
Join or renew OMA Museum Membership here.
Partner Members
Partner membership is for businesses, consultants, and nonprofit organizations offering programs, products, and services of interest to the Oklahoma museum community.
501c3 Nonprofit Package
- Profile (limit 50 words), logo and link on OMA website
- 2.3125” x 2.5” color ad/link in online quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Priority notice of conference exhibit hall space
- Logo, link, contact info once a year in MuseNEWS
- Free online job listings
- Eligibility to submit in OMA Awards Program
- Designated membership for two representatives
501c3 Nonprofit Package dues are based on what the nonprofit is able to pay ($100 suggested).
Level I Package
- Profile (limit 50 words), logo and link on OMA website
- 2.3125” x 2.5” color ad/link in online quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Priority notice of conference exhibit hall space
- Logo, link, contact info once a year in MuseNEWS
- Free online job listings
- Eligibility to submit in OMA Awards Program
- Designated membership for two representatives
Level I Package dues are $250
Level II Package
- Profile (limit 50 words), logo and link on OMA website
- 4.875” x 2.5”, color ad/link in online quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Priority notice of conference exhibit hall space
- Profile and link once a year in the OMA ENews with opportunity to share company news or offers
- Free online job listings
- Eligibility to submit in OMA Awards Program
- Designated membership for two representatives
- $100 discount on OMA conference exhibit hall space
- $50 discount on conference program advertising
Level II Package dues are $500
Designated Members receive:
- Electronic subscription to OMA ENews and quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Invitation to members-only M!X Networking Events
- Ability to serve on OMA committees and board of directors
- Discounts on professional training provided by OMA
Join or renew Partner Membership here.
University Members
University Membership is a way for museum studies and library archives programs to promote their program and to connect their students to field-specific networking opportunities and professional training to help propel them into successful careers. University departments have the option to select the membership level that best matches their program enrollment size.
University receives:
- 2.3125” x 2.5” color ad/link in online quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- One designated membership
University Designated Member and Student Members (based on size selected) receive:
- Electronic subscription to OMA ENews and quarterly newsletter, MuseNEWS
- Ability to apply for scholarships, and serve on OMA committees and board of directors
- Discounts on professional training provided by OMA
- Informal resume review
- Invitation to members-only M!X Networking Events
University Membership is based on the student size selected. University must submit name and email address for each person to receive member benefits.
Professional Interest Networks
OMA is launching a new app, OMA Connects. OMA Connects is powered by the Oklahoma Museums Association and is a free online community for staff, board members and volunteers of Oklahoma museums. With the broader scope of the app in mind, the OMA Board of Directors decided to transition the current PIN (professional interest networks) format out and use all our efforts to have everyone connect at one place – on the app. OMA wants to meet the museum community where they are as the pandemic changed the way everyone works and learns. Even though OMA will no longer have OKRA, OKME, OEMP, or OKNAPA by name, OMA will have even more for you through OMA Connects.
OMA Scholarship Program
Find information about the OMA Scholarship Program here.
Additional Discounts for OMA Members
OMA strives to provide discounts to members on a variety of products and services. In some cases, OMA receives financial support through discount partnerships when you use the links below to make purchases. Discounts are available at no additional cost to you or OMA. All discount proceeds we receive are used to support the OMA scholarship fund.
OMA encourages you to independently research all products and services to ensure a perfect fit for you and your museum!
Want to offer OMA members a discount? Read the OMA Business/Vendor Relations Policy and Discount Program Policy here. After reviewing our policy, if your business is interested in participating in the OMA Discount Program, please contact Brenda Granger, OMA Executive Director.
Archival and Exhibit Supplies
Gaylord Archival offers OMA members the following discounts and benefits when using the priority code OMA04 while shopping at Gaylord Archival:
18% off Archival Supplies with 50% off shipping on supply orders over $200
10% off Furniture, plus freight (Exhibit cases excluded)
Orders to Gaylord Archival may be placed by telephone by calling 1.800.448.6160 or online at http://www.gaylord.com/ using priority code OMA04.
Collections Management Software
- A 10% discount on licensing
- 3 free months of hosting and support
Visit Re:Discovery Software or call 434.975.3256.