AMaGA National Conference, Melbourne, 2018. Photo: Joel Checkley

Join the AMaGA community

The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) connects over 1,200 individuals and organisations across Australia. Membership provides access to national networks, sector news, professional development, advocacy support, funding alerts, and discounted rates for conferences and events.

Membership runs for 12 months from the date of joining or renewal. All prices are in AUD and include GST.

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BENEFITS

ORGANISATIONS

  • Discounted volunteer insurance premiums for small museums and galleries

  • Reduced rates on job listings on the AMaGA Jobs Board

  • Eligibility for organisational registration to the annual AMaGA National Conference

  • Up to 2 free entries to the AMaGA National Awards

  • Discounts on select AMaGA events, programs, and a range of goods and services

  • Significant discount on the Endangered Heritage Conservator on Retainer (COR) program

  • Invitations to participate in sector research and survey

‍VICTORIAN ORGANISATIONS

  • Exclusive access to our quarterly Grant Showcase (current funding opportunities plus Q&A)

  • Letters of Support for grant applications and advocacy campaigns

  • Free equipment loans through our Equipment Lending Program

  • Access to our Consultancy Register

  • Free tours of museum and galleries via our Annual Program

  • Discounted registration for the Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards, Forum, Victorian Collections Day, masterclasses, Seminar Series, workshops and more.

INDIVIDUALS

  • Networking opportunities with sector peers

  • Opportunity to join National Networks

  • Discounted conference and professional development registrations

  • Timely sector news, jobs, events, and grants via member bulletins

  • Voting rights and eligibility to stand for national, state/territory, or national network committees

FEE SCHEDULE

Organisational membership

Organisational membership of AMaGA is based on annual operating budget found in organisational annual reports or on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website. 

Become an organisational member

  • Level A is reserved for organisations with an annual operating budget of less than $50,000.

  • Level B is reserved for organisations with an annual operating budget from $50,000 to $200,000.

  • Level C is reserved for organisations with an annual operating budget from $200,000 to $2 million.

  • Level D is reserved for organisations with an annual operating budget from $2 million to $8 million.

  • Level E reserved for organisations with an annual operating budget from $8 million to $25 million.

  • Level F is reserved for State organisations with an annual operating budget of more than $25 million.

  • Level A reserved for National organisations with an annual operating budget of more than $25 million.

Individual membership

From aspiring students to established professionals, retirees and volunteers, individual membership with AMaGA opens plenty of doors.

Employed by a member organisation? Select the reduced individual rate and enter your organisation's name on your membership profile to link the accounts.

Become an individual member

  • This is the standard individual membership.

  • This is a reduced price for individuals who are employed by a member institution.

  • This is a special price for existing ICOM members through a reciprocal discount scheme.

  • You must have a valid concession card to take advantage of this pricing tier.

  • This is for valid concession card holders who are also existing members of ICOM.