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Become a member of Oregon's statewide network of museum professionals and supporters
Founded in 1978, the Oregon Museums Association (OMA) empowers Oregon's museums to thrive. Valuing inclusion and friendship, OMA strengthens connections throughout the Oregon museum community with lively discussion and networking at in-person events and via online media; insightful programming and training at our annual conference and workshops; and targeted advocacy to advance the museum field.
As of March 1, 2026, OMA has begun a prorated membership fee model for all new members.
With any new application for membership after March 1st of each year, membership fees will be prorated based on the month of membership. If a new application is made before March 1st of the given year, membership fees will not be prorated. Please review the information from Wild Apricot below for more details on membership fee proration and how this affects payment for new memberships.
The prorating calculation will divide the membership fee for annual renewals by 12 then multiply the result by the number of months left in your membership period. For example, if your level renews on January 1st and your annual membership fee is $120, then an application received on September 1st will be charged a prorated fee of $40 (120/12*4).
The current month will count as a full month in the prorating calculation regardless of what day of the month the application was received. Using the above example, a prorated charge of $40 will be applied whether the application was received on September 1st, September 15th, or September 30th.
Thank you for your continued support of OMA. For any questions or concerns, please contact connect@oregonmuseums.org.
Individual / Student / Volunteer
Individual, student, and volunteer members receive the following member benefits:
DuesIndividual - $30/yr Volunteer - $15/yr Student - $15/yr | Institutional members
Institutional memberships are for museums and receive the following member benefits:
QualificationOMA Institutional members should qualify as a museum by the definition of the International Council of Museums: "A museum is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment." DuesLevel 1 (annual operating budget less than $50,000) = $90 Level 2 (annual operating budget $50,000-$200,000) = $150 Level 3 (annual operating budget $200,000 and above) = $240 | Business members
Business memberships are for individuals or companies who do business with museums or wish to support OMA and our activities. Business memberships receive the following member benefits:
DuesBusiness - $120/yr |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is my membership valid?Memberships are valid for one calendar year, from January 1 through December 31. If you join in the middle of the year, your membership is still only valid until the end of the year. Occasionally we offer specials to join OMA towards the end of the year and get the next year included in your membership. Can I post a job on the website?Yes, members can post jobs directly. Go to the Jobs page and click on the “Add Post” button. You can include as much or as little as you’d like, and include a link to your own website to apply for the position. NOTE: All jobs posted on the OMA website must include salary. | How many people are bundled with my membership?
Each Institutional membership includes up to 4 museum staff (paid staff, volunteers, or board members). There is one Administrator who manages the account and museum listing, and 3 additional members who will receive the OMA newsletter and get reduced member pricing for OMA events.
Can non-members subscribe to the OMA newsletters?Absolutely! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and occasional updates here. |
| Mailing Address: PO Box 8604, Portland, OR 97207 |
