TAM 2025 Austin | Bridging the Past and Future

TAM 2025 Austin
April 6-9, 2025

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) is excited to host our 2025 Annual Conference in Austin from April 6th - 9th. Inspired by the city’s iconic bridges, the theme of TAM 2025 is “Bridging the Past & Future,” and we will gather to commemorate our rich 50 year history and look to the future.

Applications for TAM 2025 TAMMIE and WILDER awards are open until February 1, 2025. Visit the link below to apply. 

 https://www.texasmuseums.org/tam-awards

The Texas Association of Museums (TAM) Annual Meeting has been the cornerstone of Texas' museum community for nearly fifty years. As the largest gathering of museum professionals in the state, this premier event offers a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant and ever-expanding audience of museum enthusiasts.

Please review the FAQs below for more information.

INDEX

Dates & Location

Scholarships & Volunteers 

Exhibitors, Sponsors, & Advertisers 

Academic Showcase Competition

Online registration will open mid-December 2024.

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DATES & LOCATION

What are the dates and location of TAM's 2025 Annual Meeting?

The TAM 2025 Annual Meeting will take place April 6-9 in Austin, Texas. Take a deeper look into Austin with their Austin Visitors Guide. 

What is the location of the TAM 2024 Annual Meeting?

Daytime Programming for the TAM Annual Meeting will be held at the AT&T Conference Center. Evening Receptions are graciously hosted by local cultural institutions: LBJ Presidential Library, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas Science & Natural History Museum, and The Contemporary Austin.

SCHOLARSHIPS & VOLUNTEERS

Are scholarships available for TAM 2025?

Yes! More information about Scholarships can be found here. Submissions are accepted through December 31, 2024.

Can I Volunteer at TAM 2025?

Yes! Volunteer information will be released when conference registration opens in mid December, stay tuned for more. 

EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS, & ADVERTISERS

Can I sponsor, exhibit, and advertise at TAM 2025? What's involved and what are the benefits?

Yes! Whether sponsoring, exhibiting, or advertising at the Annual Meeting, when you partner with TAM, you will have great exposure to a wide range of museum professionals and support the professional development TAM provides to the museum field all year long. Being a TAM 2025 sponsor, exhibitor, or advertiser will allow you to:

• Reach a concentrated group of museum professionals from a variety of sectors
• Increase your visibility among a diverse group of museums throughout the state
• Position your business as a supporter and leader in the museum field
• Build upon your existing relationships with decision-makers, while fostering new connections
• Support a high-quality forum dedicated to sharing cutting edge and emerging ideas being accessible to all museum professionals

Visit the Sponsor, Exhibitor, and Ad page here to learn more.

Academic Showcase Competition

What is the Academic Showcase Session? What is involved in presenting?

The Academic Showcase provides a unique opportunity for individuals to present their academic research, progressive ideas, or public programs. This exciting event provides a platform for students to share their research contributions with a statewide audience of scholars and museum professionals. Accepted projects will be featured in the TAM 2025 Annual Meeting mobile app, and presentations will be evaluated by a panel of museum experts during the conference. The top three Academic Projects will receive prestigious TAM awards and recognition at the event. Students interested in presenting are invited to submit concise abstracts and supporting materials that align with specific project categories outlined in the submission form. We extend a warm welcome to TAM student members from all colleges and campuses.

Winners will be celebrated at the Annual Meeting, featured in the TAM Newsletter, and prominently acknowledged on the TAM website. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your academic contributions to the museum field!

Visit the 2025 Academic Showcase page to learn more.