American Museum Membership Conference | Los Angeles, CA | October 26-29, 2026
AMMC sets the industry standard for museum professionals in the field of membership-based fundraising through trend analysis, training, communication, mentorship, and support. 2026 AMMC Los Angeles is a four-day event with many opportunities to connect with colleagues including informative sessions, unlimited networking opportunities, evening receptions, and more!
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Registration fee includes:
Leadership Forum registration fee includes the conference + the following:
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"So focused that all of the sessions are relevant. Love how ideas are applicable to large and small institutions. The best part of the conference = the conversations between meetings!" "The conference is an exceptionally planned learning experience for membership professionals. It's a wonderful resource and important opportunity to make connections within our industry. It's also always FUN and inspiring with the thoughtful events planned in the evenings." |
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Museum Individual
Choose this rate if you are employed at a museum. If you are eligible for a discounted registration fee as a committee member or presenter (15% discount), instructions will be emailed to you.
Early Bird | $750 March 26-April 23, 2026 General | $800 April 24-August 31, 2026 Late | $900 September 1-October 19, 2026 |
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When you register don't forget to take a few minutes and book your room at the conference hotel as well.
Optional Activities for all attendees
If you have already registered, click the MODIFY link in your confirmation email to log into your registration and navigate to the Sessions page to make changes.
Museum Discovery Los Angeles | Tuesday, October 27 | 3:00-5:00 PM
[Limited space with pre-registration required. Included in registration fee.]
Get out of the conference room and into a museum. This is an opportunity to discover (or revisit) a local LA museum. We have curated some experiences for you or you are welcome to strike out on your own.
Visit one or more of these Museum Discovery partners or choose your own adventure as Los Angeles is home to hundreds of museums!
[Limited space with pre-registration required. Included in registration fee.]
Get out of the conference room and into a museum. This is an opportunity to discover (or revisit) a local LA museum. We have curated some experiences for you or you are welcome to strike out on your own.
Visit one or more of these Museum Discovery partners or choose your own adventure as Los Angeles is home to hundreds of museums!
Dinner Meet Ups | Tuesday, October 27 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Los Angeles offers a diverse, rapidly evolving food scene blending historic landmarks with trendy new spots, high-end dining, and vibrant street food, particularly in areas like Grand Central Market (a century-old food hall featuring diverse vendors), the Arts District, and Little Tokyo. These meet ups are pay your own way.
Los Angeles offers a diverse, rapidly evolving food scene blending historic landmarks with trendy new spots, high-end dining, and vibrant street food, particularly in areas like Grand Central Market (a century-old food hall featuring diverse vendors), the Arts District, and Little Tokyo. These meet ups are pay your own way.
- Arts District Brewing Company
- Choose Your Own Culinary Adventure Looking for something different? Join your POG group or gather a group of colleagues to network over dinner at one of the many restaurant in Los Angeles.
Excursion | Views from the Top: An Afternoon at the Getty Center | Thursday, October 29 | 12:15 PM-6:00 PM
[Limited space with pre-registration required. Ticket cost: $60 includes transportation and boxed lunch]
Cap off your conference experience with an afternoon at one of Los Angeles’s most celebrated cultural destinations. Perched high above the city, the Getty Center is a landmark of world-class art, striking modernist architecture by Richard Meier, and gardens with sweeping panoramic views — a setting perfectly suited to stepping back, looking at the big picture, and seeing your work with fresh eyes.
Upon arrival, attendees will collect a boxed lunch and join a peer-led facilitated conversation. After the discussion, the afternoon is yours to explore — galleries, gardens, and views of the city that remind us why this work matters. Download the free GettyGuide app before you arrive to enhance your self-guided experience.
[Limited space with pre-registration required. Ticket cost: $60 includes transportation and boxed lunch]
Cap off your conference experience with an afternoon at one of Los Angeles’s most celebrated cultural destinations. Perched high above the city, the Getty Center is a landmark of world-class art, striking modernist architecture by Richard Meier, and gardens with sweeping panoramic views — a setting perfectly suited to stepping back, looking at the big picture, and seeing your work with fresh eyes.
Upon arrival, attendees will collect a boxed lunch and join a peer-led facilitated conversation. After the discussion, the afternoon is yours to explore — galleries, gardens, and views of the city that remind us why this work matters. Download the free GettyGuide app before you arrive to enhance your self-guided experience.
Optional Activities for Museum Individuals
Leadership Forum | $324 [space is limited; registration open from 3/26-8/31/26]
Now in its third year, this program continues to evolve based on cohort feedback. Designed for senior-level membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees, Leadership Forum participants connect with a trusted peer cohort through virtual sessions, an active email group, and an exclusive in-person session during the conference.
While in Los Angeles, participants will network with peers to share and discuss the challenges of managing complex membership programs in a changing world [session details will be added shortly].
Online sessions scheduled before and after the conference will allow cohort members to connect and gain valuable insights to positively impact both your organization and the museum membership field. The Leadership Forum fee includes ongoing online access to the cohort between conferences.
Recommended for the individual with primary responsibility for membership at their institutions who have held a strategic role for at least 5 years. To ensure the cohort is as broad as possible within our space constraints, we request each organization select one individual to participate. If you would like to be considered for an exception please reach out to Ruth White.
To register, click on the Museum Individual register button and select the Museum Individual + Leadership Forum option on the first page.
Now in its third year, this program continues to evolve based on cohort feedback. Designed for senior-level membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees, Leadership Forum participants connect with a trusted peer cohort through virtual sessions, an active email group, and an exclusive in-person session during the conference.
While in Los Angeles, participants will network with peers to share and discuss the challenges of managing complex membership programs in a changing world [session details will be added shortly].
Online sessions scheduled before and after the conference will allow cohort members to connect and gain valuable insights to positively impact both your organization and the museum membership field. The Leadership Forum fee includes ongoing online access to the cohort between conferences.
Recommended for the individual with primary responsibility for membership at their institutions who have held a strategic role for at least 5 years. To ensure the cohort is as broad as possible within our space constraints, we request each organization select one individual to participate. If you would like to be considered for an exception please reach out to Ruth White.
To register, click on the Museum Individual register button and select the Museum Individual + Leadership Forum option on the first page.
Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) | FREE
POGs are back for 2026 AMMC Los Angeles.
What is a POG? These small networking groups are designed to give nonprofit membership professionals an opportunity to connect with others at the conference by getting to know each other, arranging leisure time, attending sessions, and sharing insights! The 3-4 participants assigned to each POG will be able to connect both prior to and during the conference. Each POG is self-managed by its participating members—the AMMC Inclusion Committee will make the introductions and let you take it from there. We recommend scheduling a virtual call before the conference to introduce yourselves, and so you can recognize one another at the conference. POGs can arrange to attend sessions together, meet during meals, and share notes with one another.
How do I join a POG?
Attendees will have the option to opt in to a POG as part of their conference registration. If you have already registered without opting in, you may log back into your registration to update your selection. You must opt in by August 31 to guarantee placement in a group. This year, POGs will be randomly assigned, while ensuring that colleagues from the same organization are not placed in the same group. POG assignments will be shared with participants by September 14.
POGs are back for 2026 AMMC Los Angeles.
What is a POG? These small networking groups are designed to give nonprofit membership professionals an opportunity to connect with others at the conference by getting to know each other, arranging leisure time, attending sessions, and sharing insights! The 3-4 participants assigned to each POG will be able to connect both prior to and during the conference. Each POG is self-managed by its participating members—the AMMC Inclusion Committee will make the introductions and let you take it from there. We recommend scheduling a virtual call before the conference to introduce yourselves, and so you can recognize one another at the conference. POGs can arrange to attend sessions together, meet during meals, and share notes with one another.
How do I join a POG?
Attendees will have the option to opt in to a POG as part of their conference registration. If you have already registered without opting in, you may log back into your registration to update your selection. You must opt in by August 31 to guarantee placement in a group. This year, POGs will be randomly assigned, while ensuring that colleagues from the same organization are not placed in the same group. POG assignments will be shared with participants by September 14.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy
Refund requested 4/23/2026 or prior: full refund
Refund requested from 4/24/26-8/31/26: 50% of fee paid
There are no refunds available after 9/1/2026.
* If a registrant is unable to attend they may transfer their registration to someone else at no charge by contacting the Conference Manager.
Refund requested 4/23/2026 or prior: full refund
Refund requested from 4/24/26-8/31/26: 50% of fee paid
There are no refunds available after 9/1/2026.
* If a registrant is unable to attend they may transfer their registration to someone else at no charge by contacting the Conference Manager.