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The National Association of Museum Schools Annual Conference September 25 – 27, 2025
Rogers, Arkansas Arkansas Arts Academy
Set for September 25 – 27 in Rogers, this three-day conference will bring together educators from across the nation to network and share innovative teaching methods and successful strategies.
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Conference participants will take away best practices presented by award-winning museum schools and museums. Breakout sessions are designed for teachers and administrators at museum and traditional schools, museum educators, and museum school supporters.
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Topics Include:
- Establishing and Sustaining Museum Partnerships
- Planning Learning Expeditions and Excursions
- Interdisciplinary Learning
- Museum School Basics: Starting for Scratch
- The Museum School Model in Preschools
- Engaging Museum School High Schoolers
- Exhibiting Student Work
- Planning for Authentic Learning
- Operating a Museum School
- Effective Instructional Strategies
In addition to breakout sessions, attendees can look forward to school tours, customized learning expeditions at local museums, and region-based networking and affinity groups. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how educators are successfully implementing the museum model of education in schools across the nation!
Your conference fees include:
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Full access to the entire 3 day conference
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Admission fees and transportation to several acclaimed museums on Saturday, September 27
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Food and drinks at the highly anticipated Welcome Reception on the evening of September 25th
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Access to the inspiring keynote address
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Engagement in the hands-on, practical and relevant breakout sessions
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Delightful meals including lunch on Friday and coffee, snacks, and treats throughout the conference
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Participation in engaging networking and affinity groups
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A behind the scenes tour of the Arkansas Arts Academy
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A conference bag full of NAMS swag, museum school goodies, local treats and more
Secure your hotels now!
Aloft Hotel
$169/night
1103 S 52nd St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 268-6799
Book with Group Rate
(before 9-11-25)
Hyatt House
$199/night
1803 S 52nd St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 845-1300
Book with Group Rate
(before 8-25-25)
Courtyard by Marriott
$219/night
4201 W Green Acres Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 278-2601
Book with Group Rate
(before 9-5-25)
Hyatt Place
$189/night
4610 W Walnut St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 633-8555
Book with Group Rate
(before 9-11-25)
Embassy Suites
$199 – 219/night
3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 254-8400
Book with Group Rate
(before 8-26-25)
Call for Proposals!
The 2025 Conference tracks are designed to engage, inspire, and challenge all conference attendees. Whether you are a teacher or leader, school-based or museum-based, you will leave the conference with practical tips and strategies and a network of colleagues ready to support you!
You are invited to submit a proposal for the 2025 NAMS Annual Conference on September 25 – 27, 2025. All proposals are due by April 14, 2025. You will be notified of your proposal’s status on or before May 19, 2025. Sessions are typically 1 hour long. Thank you.
2025 Conference Tracks
- Establishing and Sustaining Museum Partnerships
- Planning Learning Expeditions and Excursions
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Intentionally connecting different subjects and ways of thinking
- Building a Museum School
- The Museum School Model in Preschools
- Engaging Museum School High Schoolers
- Unit Planning in Museum Schools
- Design Thinking and Museum Schools
- Exhibiting Student Work
- Planning for Authentic Learning
- Operating a Museum School
- Effective Instructional Strategies
Arkansas Arts Academy serves students in grades K-12 and focuses on artistic excellence through the integration of exceptional Visual and Performing Arts Pathways in combination with high academic standards in all core content areas.
Arkansas Arts Academy (AAA) provides opportunities for on and off campus learning by incorporating museum partnerships with their curriculum and inviting special guest instructors.
Located in Rogers, Arkansas, AAA has a student population of approximately 1220 students from 21 communities within a 50 mile radius of their K-6 and 7-12 campuses.