Varying levels based on career stage & context

Museum professionals working in, with, or to support museums in New York State. Individual membership options are tiered and designed to welcome/enable the broadest possible spectrum of participation in MANY. Individuals are encouraged to select the level that is most appropriate for them.

Resources for all MANY members

MANY provides museum members with professional development opportunities, amplified advocacy, connections for community collaboration, and resources for sustainable change. All members have access to:

• 20+ free virtual programs annually; a full archive of past sessions
• Discounted registration for MANY's annual conference and all MANY fee-based programs
• Subscription to This Month in NYS Museums e-newsletter, including news, updates about public resources and the actions of New York's elected representatives, announcements of open funding opportunities, and notices about upcoming events around the state.
• Free postings on the MANY jobs board
• Member Resources Center
• Member Discussion Forum
• Deaccessioning Forum (coming 2026)
• Opportunity to present/propose/request a virtual program
• Opportunity to present or be recognized as a sponsor of a conference event or program
• Opportunity to co-host a MANY meet-up for all members in your area.
• Opportunity for Instagram takeover/feature MANY's social media feeds
• Discounted registration to the American Alliance of Museums Museums Advocacy Day
• Discounts and access to the shared resources of MANY peer associations
• Discounted products and services from Industry Partners, including Gaylord Archival and the Retail Council of NYS