What does the Alliance do?

Minnesota's local history groups formed an alliance in 1991. Even though we serve different communities throughout the state, we share a common mission of connecting people to nearby history. Some of us have professional staff, but many of us are small, volunteer-run societies. Together, we work together to raise the quality of work in the local history field in Minnesota. The Minnesota Alliance for Local History Museums serves the approximately 500-plus local history groups throughout the state with professional training, awards for excellence, mutual assistance in times of disaster and more.

Registration for 2020 MALHM Annual Meeting & Conference will open on December 1!

We are moving closer to the 2020 MALHM Annual Meeting & Conference!  This year's event will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Austin from April 28 to 30, 2020.

Registration will open on December 1 for the early bird rate period through January 31.  This is the best available rate that will be offered.  As with the 2019 conference, there will be a discounted rate period as well from February 1 to March 31 and a regular registration rate from April 1 to 15.

The preliminary program will be posted online when registration opens.

​To see a preview of what is planned, go to our conference page.

Become a sponsor, advertiser, or vendor for the 2020 MALHM Annual Meeting & Conference!

Are you a museum industry vendor and want to get your information out in front of potential customers?  Then consider participating in the 2020 MALHM Annual Meeting & Conference!

We have wonderful opportunities to become a sponsor, program or tote bag advertiser, or have a table in our vendor hall.  Last year's event drew 255 attendees so you'll get plenty of foot traffic!

​You can check out our vendor brochure for more details and rates!  Early bird pricing ends on November 30, 2019.

Curators Workshop to be held at the Stearns History Museum on November 15

For the 2nd year in a row, the Curators Affinity Group will be hosting a workshop.  This year it will take place on Friday, November 15 at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud.  Choose between four breakout sessions and then join the discussion during the panel on deaccessioning!

Breakout sessions include:
  • Okay, You're Suddenly a Collections Manager...Now What?!
  • The Joys of a Clear Collections Policy
  • Advocating for Your Collection
  • Digital Preservation 101

Register today to secure your spot at the workshop.  The final day to register is Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm.

​Tell your colleagues that you are attending the workshop through our Facebook event!

Become a member today!