Secure your spot for our upcoming workshop, "Getting Engagement Right for your Next Strategic Plan" now! Early bird registration is open until May 21st. More details can be found through the link in our Linktree.

3 in 4 Canadians agree that museums contribute to a sense of belonging and membership in a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and let us know how a museum has contributed to your sense of community recently below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

Today, the OMA celebrates International Museum Day! Visit a local museum and discover the stories that shape us. - Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la Journée internationale des musées ! Visitez un musée et découvrez les histoires qui nous façonnent.

Happy Victoria Day! Nous souhaitons à tous une joyeuse fête de Victoria !

93% of Canadians agree that museums help them to understand other cultures and communities. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and share something new you learned at a museum below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

The OMA is conducting a short survey on how museums are engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Open from May 14 to June 7, the survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Museum and heritage professionals across all roles and organizations are encouraged to participate: buff.ly/aIO8mfs

Why Visit a Museum? This May, KAM joins us in showcasing that creativity is essential for our survival! Visiting a museum can spark your curiosity and creativity, as well as inspire exploration and fun! #whyvisitamuseum? #CreativityAndInspiration @kingstonmuseums #ontariomuseums #mayismuseummonth

In 2020, over 3,000 school-groups visited museums, galleries, and heritage sites across the province. Join us in celebrating May is Museum month and share a favourite memory from a field trip you participated in below! #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

Post-pandemic there are over 9,000 workers and 18,400 volunteers working across the province in over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites. How has a museum worker or volunteer impacted your visit? #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

Why Visit a Museum? This May, KAM joins us in showcasing the value of Ontario museums. Visiting can expand your mind and help you develop deeper knowledge & understanding on a variety of topics! #whyvisitamuseum? #KnowledgeAndUnderstanding @kingstonmuseums #ontariomuseums #mayismuseummonth

May 5th marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited People. This year you can explore Lincoln Museum & Cultural Center's REDress installation - 1 May - 10 May 2026. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay #lincolnmuseumon #OMA #OntarioMuseums

Happy May is Museum Month! Did you know there are over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites in Ontario? That’s one in every community. #MayisMuseumMonth #ONMuseumMonth #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

May is Museum Month in Ontario! This year is the 26th annual MMM, and the theme is the value of Ontario Museums. This is a great time to visit Ontario museums! Share why you think museums are valuable in the comments, and use #MayisMuseumMonth and #ONMuseumMonth. #OntarioMuseums #MuseesOntario

Nous recrutons! Pour plus de détails et pour postuler, consultez le lien dans notre Linktr.ee. / We’re hiring! For details and to apply, visit the link in our Linktr.ee.

At the OMA we recognize March 31st as International Transgender Day of Visibility. We are highlighting a few Ontario museums and galleries that are Rainbow Registered as 2SLGBTQI+ friendly spaces. #TransDayofVisability #TDOV

Nous recrutons! Pour plus de détails et pour postuler, consultez le lien dans notre Linktr.ee. / We’re hiring! For details and to apply, visit the link in our Linktr.ee.

Join us for the Strategic Planning for Museums in an Omnicrisis Webinar on March 30th at 12 pm. Anne Frost will present and touch on a variety of topics to help you prepare for your 2026 CMOG applications. This webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/fyAVbEP.

Passionate about museums and advancing best practices? 🎉 👉 We are seeking a dynamic, mid/senior cultural heritage professional with expertise in Facilities and Site Management to teach this newly revised CMS course for Autumn 2026. 👉 For more information visit: buff.ly/7pgNRQc #OMA

Nous recrutons! Pour plus de détails et pour postuler, consultez le lien dans notre Linktr.ee. / We’re hiring! For details and to apply, visit the link in our Linktr.ee.

Join us for the Strategic Planning for Museums in an Omnicrisis Webinar on March 30th at 12 pm. Anne Frost will present and touch on a variety of topics to help you prepare for your 2026 CMOG applications. This webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/fyAVbEP.

Passionate about museums and advancing best practices? 🎉 👉 We are seeking a dynamic, mid/senior cultural heritage professional with expertise in Facilities and Site Management to teach this newly revised CMS course for Autumn 2026. 👉 For more information visit: buff.ly/7pgNRQc #OMA

Happy International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Give to Gain, highlighting the importance of women uplifting each other. Check your local museums for International Women’s Day events and celebrations. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

Join us on March 30th at 12pm for the Strategic Planning for Museums in an Omnicrisis Webinar. Anne Frost will touch on a variety of topics to help you prepare for your 2026 CMOG applications. This webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/NzMXQmB. #OMA

Interested in making your institution truly welcoming to all? Join GOG at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on March 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, for Collections and Accessibility. Be part of the movement toward more inclusive cultural spaces. buff.ly/PPz3TF1. #GOGProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshop

The CMOG 2026: Strategic Planning Webinar is less than a week away! Join us on March 4th at 12 pm to ask questions about Ministry’s expectations and assessment process for the 2026 CMOG application. This Webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/AdxKkHM. #OMA

This week! Join us on February 27th at 12 pm for the Destination Ontario and Tourism Marketing Opportunities for Museums Webinar! Destination Ontario is the province’s lead tourism marketing organization. This webinar is free to attend for all! To register visit: buff.ly/XYeQRCx.

Register for the Reading & Negotiating Funding Agreements workshop on March 13th and 20th from 12 pm - 3 pm! Join Benjamin Miller in this two-part workshop to learn how to negotiate to find terms that work better for you and your funders. To learn more and register visit: buff.ly/hFIkVmk. #OMA

Museums play a key role in our province’s economic development. Ontario’s culture sector added $26.4 billion to provincial GDP in 2022. Join us in celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

Museums are essential to a thriving Ontario workforce. More than 270,528 direct jobs were supported by the culture sector across the province. Join us in celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

Ontario’s presence in cultural heritage is vast and vital. 25% of heritage institutions in Canada are in Ontario. Join us in celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

You can still register for the CMOG 2026: Strategic Planning Webinar. Join us on March 4th at 12pm to ask questions about Ministry’s expectations and assessment process for the 2026 CMOG application. This webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/0BM5wkB. #OMA

Museums are spaces for wellness; they support the well-being of the public. 95% of Canadians agree that museums give them personal enjoyment. Join us in celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

Museums are public forums of discussion; they foster change in communities. 88% of Canadians agree that museums give us information and perspective on important cultural and social issues. Celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

Join us on February 27th at 12 pm for the Destination Ontario and Tourism Marketing Opportunities for Museums Webinar! DO works alongside partners to showcase the diversity of experiences that make Ontario shine. This webinar is free to attend! To register visit: buff.ly/fBHQ0yH. #OMA

Museums are places of discovery; they allow the space for new ideas. 96% of Canadians agree that museums are places to learn and be inspired. Join us in celebrating Ontario’s museums this #ONHeritageWeek and tell us why museums matter to you! #MuseumsConnectON

Happy Heritage Week, Ontario! 🏛️ This week, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and stories preserved in museums across the province. 📍 Share your favourite museum moments this week. Tag us and use #ONHeritageWeek to join the conversation! #MuseumsOntario #ONHeritageWeek

Happy Family Day weekend! This weekend is the prefect time to spend at the museum with your family. Check your local museums and galleries to see their hours of operation, events and programming for Family Day. #FamilyDay #OntarioMuseums

The Reading & Negotiating Funding Agreements workshop has been rescheduled for March 13th and 20th from 12 pm - 3 pm! Participants will practice negotiation skills collaboratively, ask questions and take part in discussions. To learn more and register visit: buff.ly/hFIkVmk. #OMA

Join us on March 4th at 12pm for the CMOG 2026: Strategic Planning Webinar. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Ministry’s expectations and assessment process. This webinar is free to attend for all! To learn more and register visit: buff.ly/AdxKkHM.

February is Black History Month! This year's theme is 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries. Check out these events and exhibits for Black History Month at Ontario sites. #blackhistorymonth #bhm

Destination Ontario is the province’s lead tourism marketing organization. DO works alongside partners to showcase the diversity of experiences that make Ontario shine. Join us for this webinar on February 27th at 12pm to learn more! To register visit: buff.ly/ajqLEeA.

Do museums make you smarter? Join the conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Debaters with Steve Patterson. Listen HERE: buff.ly/2BeA7PP.

Join us on February 2nd and February 9th at 3pm as Meredith Leonard leads our Interpretive Writing Basics+ Workshop. You will develop a reflective writing practice through writing exercises. Beginner and experienced writers are welcome. To learn more and register visit: buff.ly/4HFPMij. #OMA

It is your last chance to register for the Digital Skills Course: Unlocking Engagement: Online Moves for Museums. Register if you are interested in enhancing or expanding your museum’s online presence, storytelling impact, and revenue. To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/a5EnIZo. #OMA

Interested in learning how to write clear, concise, inclusive labels and understand how interpretive labels can help tell effective stories? Join us on February 2nd and February 9th at 3pm for the Interpretive Writing Basics+ Workshop. To learn more and register visit: buff.ly/4HFPMij. #OMA

There is still time to register for the Digital Skills Course: Unlocking Engagement: Online Moves for Museums. Register if you are interested in enhancing or expanding your museum’s online presence, storytelling impact, and revenue. To learn more and register, visit: buff.ly/a5EnIZo. #OMA

Reminder! Elder Shishigo Gijig's Lunch and Learn will be on January 16th, at 12pm. Join us as Elder Shishigo Gijig explores what reconciliation looks like in Canada 10-years on from the Commission findings in 2015. Register here: buff.ly/16KpDh5. #OMA

Passionate about museums and advancing best practices? 😍 Join our Certificate in Museum Studies Instructor Talent Pool! The OMA will be seeking 7 Course Instructors to support the delivery of our newly revised CMS program starting in April 2026. 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/xIL08nA

Register for the Lunch and Learn with Elder Shishigo Gijig on January 16th, 2026, at 12pm. Join us as Elder Shishigo explores what reconciliation looks like in Canada 10-years on from the Commission findings in 2015. Register here: buff.ly/aoVJHi1. #OMA

Happy Holidays from the OMA! We wish you a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year. Please note, our office will be closed December 22nd through January 2nd. #HappyHolidays♥ #OMA