What is Museum Workers’ Advocacy Day?
The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) hosts Museum Workers Advocacy Day annually, providing a platform for museum professionals from all sectors and levels of experience to come together and advocate for equitable industry changes.
This free event provides a crucial platform for museum workers to address challenges impacting their profession, participate in advocacy initiatives, and advocate for reforms that foster equity and fairness within the industry.
Explore past Museum Workers Advocacy Days:
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Museum Workers Advocacy Day is typically held in the spring. In 2026, Museum Workers Advocacy Day will be held on April 9th and 10th.
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If you’d like to support the planning of Museum Workers Advocacy Day, please check out our Volunteer page to join the NEMPN Joint Committee.
If you are interested in presenting at MWAD, please contact Margaret Sheble to discuss your proposal.
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Pre-registration is required for Museum Workers Advocacy Day. The registration platform for MWAD will be made available at least one month prior to the event date.
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Museum Workers Advocacy Day is a free event designed to be accessible for all EMPs. In order to make this event as successful as possible, while keeping registration free, we are seeking your generous support. Please consider donating or purchasing NEMPN merchandise.
If you are interested in being an official sponsor of Museum Workers Advocacy Day, please check out our MWAD Sponsorship Packet or contact our Treasurer, Michele Endean for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
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