Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations

Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations Unsurpassed in serving our membership, PA Museums represents the interests of the over 1,000 museums and related organizations throughout the Commonwealth.

As their principal advocate, PA Museums increases public awareness of the essential roles of museums to enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvania residents and to attract visitors. The primary networking organization for museum professionals and volunteers in Pennsylvania, PA Museums promotes standards of excellence and provides access to a wide range of services needed to advance the developme

nt and sustainability of institutions and their staff and volunteers. PA Museums seeks to:
-Promote public awareness of the value of museums throughout Pennsylvania.
-Assist Pennsylvania museums in meeting generally accepted standards of practice.
-Support museum professionals and volunteers in the Commonwealth.
-Advocate strong state support of museums and related organizations through collaboration with multi-disciplinary statewide partners.

Maybe you are not on our mailing list. Here's a link to PA Museums' newsletter, Meteor, that goes to a large list of rec...
09/03/2026

Maybe you are not on our mailing list. Here's a link to PA Museums' newsletter, Meteor, that goes to a large list of recipients every couple of months. Please feel free to email us if you'd like to be added to the mailing list. https://conta.cc/4zTaKp3

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has shared the findings from its 2025 National Museum Survey.
09/01/2026

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has shared the findings from its 2025 National Museum Survey.

IMLS Publishes Results of Groundbreaking National Museum Survey Institute of Museum and Library Services sent this bulletin at 09/01/2026 11:00 AM EDT Share / View as a webpage Office of Research and Evaluation September 1, 2026 IMLS Publishes Results of Groundbreaking National Museum Survey Thousan...

08/24/2026

Are you passionate about history? Do you love working with the public? If this sounds like you, the Ephrata Cloister Associates have the perfect position for you as Museum Services Associate at the Historic Ephrata Cloister!

In this part-time position (16-22 hours per week), you will welcome visitors, sell tickets at the front desk, conduct daily guided tours, and assist with large events. As the Museum Services Associate, you will assist the site staff and volunteers in developing and implementing Ephrata Cloister’s educational and interpretive programs. Your work will also include assisting the Museum Store.

For the detailed job listing, follow this link:https://ephratacloister.org/wp-content/uploads/Museum-Services-Associate-Job-description-2026.pdf

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

08/16/2026

It's Friday and you know what that means - time for your weekly round-up of RAD Pass excitement! Allegheny County residents - visit RADPass.org to get your free/discounted tickets to some of your favorite destinations. All you need is a library card. 🎟 🎟
Allegheny County Library Association
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

PA Museums is looking for nominations for our 2027 awards. Nomination deadline: 10/15 https://conta.cc/4wLgDTn
08/07/2026

PA Museums is looking for nominations for our 2027 awards. Nomination deadline: 10/15 https://conta.cc/4wLgDTn

The PHMC is now accepting applications from qualified museums and official county historical societies for its Cultural ...
07/14/2026

The PHMC is now accepting applications from qualified museums and official county historical societies for its Cultural and Historical Support Grants. The deadline to apply is August 21, 2026.

Applicants must meet organizational eligibility requirements. Awards are based on a calculation that uses the operating budget from the most recently completed fiscal year.

The goals of the Cultural and Historic Support Program are:

· Strengthen the Pennsylvania museum community;

· Provide general operating support to museum and official county historical societies that are not supported by other state agency funding programs;

· Provide financial support as unrestricted operating support to address primary needs of museums;

· Allow applicants to determine and describe how they will use funds;

· Keep application process fair and simple;

· Determine award amounts using an equation based on a percentage of the previous year’s operating budget; and

· Achieve geographical balance in the distribution of grants.

The Cultural and Historical Support grant program is restricted to eligible organizations. The guidelines for the program and eligibility information can be found on the PHMC's website. Please note that all PHMC grant applications are submitted on the Commonwealth’s Single Application for Assistance system.

Grants for eligible organizations may be approved at the September meeting of the Commissioners. To confirm eligibility, please contact Rusty Baker, Executive Director of PA Museums, at (717) 280-3822 or [email protected]. PA Museums is assisting the PHMC with the administration of the grant program. All other inquiries regarding the Cultural and Historical Support Grant program can be directed to [email protected] ​with the subject line, "CHSG."

PHMC website link: https://www.pa.gov/services/phmc/apply-for-a-cultural-and-historical-support-grant

Renovations to the State Museum in the news
07/11/2026

Renovations to the State Museum in the news

Pennsylvania State Museum closing for three years to renovate

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