Museum Store Association

10/19/2026

Thank you, The Postcard Agency, for your great work getting the word out about Museum Store Sunday and shopping with purpose!
Check out the first-ever Museum Store Sunday Holiday Gift Guide here >>> https://giftguide.museumstoresunday.org

Museum Store Sunday returns November 29!

10/17/2026

Museum Store Sunday launched the first press release this week! It includes the FIRST-EVER Museum Store Sunday Holiday Gift Guide!

Check out the story. Give it a share as we build momentum for the message to find unique gifts for your loved ones at museum stores and "shop with purpose" this holiday season!

Check out the full story here>>>
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmsJWZO99qQJQD-KIN-xWLZJgdHx10Xu/view

10/12/2026

Museum stores play an important role in connecting people with art, history, and culture. Today, we encourage our community to keep learning from Indigenous voices, support Indigenous artists and creators, and celebrate the rich cultural traditions that shape our shared world.

Museum Store Sunday

10/03/2026

🩺 The Doctor is IN! Is your museum store in good health?

Our latest MSA Blog post takes a closer look at how the Museum Store Association’s Retail Industry Report can help you diagnose your store’s performance, spot trends, and uncover growth opportunities.

In Part 1, Julie Steiner, Senior Director of Admissions and Retail Operations at the Barnes Foundation, shares how industry data can help you take a closer look at your store’s performance—and make more informed decisions.

📊 Ready for your checkup? Read the blog!

👉 https://bit.ly/4AOnOMV

For more insights, download your copy of the Retail Industry Report HERE>>> https://bit.ly/4eaFubK

09/18/2026

📣📣📣 Enjoy Museum Store Association Member Testimonials!

Real Stories, Real Impact: The Power of MSA Membership

Don’t just take our word for it—see how MSA membership has transformed museum stores across our community.

Join today! https://museumstoreassociation.org/membership/

https://youtu.be/cm4rPEROKu0

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Remembering September 11.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who responded and those who continue to carry their memories forward.

We are grateful for the work of our member, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, whose mission helps ensure that the stories and lessons of September 11 are remembered for generations to come.

We remember.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

https://www.911memorial.org/visit/visit-museum-1

08/22/2026

Thank you ART IS NYC, for being our first Museum Store Sunday 2026 Sponsor! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have ARTIS support the 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY celebration and continue its long-standing commitment to museum stores and the museum retail community nationwide.

Follow ART IS NYC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.is.nyc

Museum store buyers, be sure to explore ARTIS https://www.artisnyc.org/ and discover a longtime advocate and valued partner in our industry.

ATTENTION museum stores: Get all the resources you need by becoming a Museum Store Sunday Participant today (it's💯% FREE)! Visit>>> https://museumstoresunday.org/participant-registration/ Signing up as a participant helps us track the growth/outreach of our campaign. It's a big deal for our mission and free for you!

08/14/2026

🎄 Planning your museum store’s holiday event? Need some fresh inspiration?

Now is the time to start thinking beyond the holiday sale and create an experience your customers—and members—will look forward to all season long.

From festive touches and exclusive shopping perks to refreshments, entertainment, gift wrapping, special surprises, and opportunities to deepen member engagement, a holiday event can do more than drive sales. It can create connection, build loyalty, and showcase your museum store as a destination.

Looking for ideas? Take a peek at how the Key West Art & Historical Society brings its annual Holiday Bazaar to life—and grab some inspiration for your own holiday event planning.

✨ Unlocking the Magic: Our Annual Holiday Bazaar Private Shopping Event

👉 Read the blog and start dreaming up your holiday magic: https://museumstoreassociation.org/unlocking-the-magic-our-annual-holiday-bazaar-private-shopping-event/

07/26/2026

Outage reported: Are you looking to register for the MSA Happy Hour/Networking event at the Las Vegas Market? There is an outage reported, so our website is temporarily down. If you want to register for this event, it's not too late!

The event will start at 6 PM, Monday, July 28, at Vic's Las Vegas!

Find details and the registration link here >>> https://members.museumstoreassociation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2048820&group=

We apologize for any inconvenience this outage has caused; it should be resolved shortly.

07/24/2026

☀️ Summer hiring has an advantage: less competition.

Hiring? While other employers hit pause, you can get ahead of the fall recruiting rush. Post your opening on the MSA Career Center and connect with motivated, qualified museum professionals.

Job seeking? Don’t wait until fall to start exploring. New opportunities could be waiting for you now. Browse the MSA Career Center, update your profile, and take the next step in your museum career.

Whether you’re looking for your next great hire or your next great opportunity, the MSA Career Center is the place to start.

Museum Store Association offers the top jobs available in Your industry. Search and apply to open positions or post jobs on Museum Store Association now.