Museum Institute at Sagamore

Save the Date for the 2013 Institute
September 24-27th

The Museum Institute at Sagamore is a reflective, intensive, four day retreat at Great Camp Sagamore in the Adirondacks that gives New York State museum staff, trustees & volunteers the opportunity to learn, reflect, and work with their colleagues from across the state.

Let's Eat!

Have you been curious about the Museum Institute at Sagamore? Are you a Sagamore alum, looking to reconnect with friends from the Institute? Join us for a Taste of Sagamore Dinner, Sunday, April 14th 7-9 pm at Phoebe’s Restaurant, 900 East Genesee Street, Syracuse NY 13210. Featuring eclectic American cuisine, dinner at Phoebe’s will surely put us in mind of dining “like a Vanderbilt” in Great Camp Sagamore’s dining hall. Join us as we reminisce about our adventures in the Adirondacks and plan ahead for the 2013 Institute. The cost to attend this event is only $45. All proceeds go to support Museumwise: MANY’s Museum Institute at Sagamore.

Additional information & registration for this event is listed on the Museums in Conversation Conference website.

The 2013 Institute is September 24-27th. Acceptance to the Institute is by application only. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 9, 2013. The application will be posted here in early May.  Please email Catherine (or call 800-895-1648) with any questions.

Travel grants Due to the high demand for Go! Grants this year we encourage you to submit your grant application with your Institute application.

Go! Grants – NB: we encourage applicants to apply early

Click here to view the 2012 Museum Institute at Sagamore schedule

Click here to view the 2012 Museum Institute at Sagamore presenter's bios

Take a peek behind the scenes at the Museum Institute at Sagamore.

About the Institute
The Museum Institute at Sagamore provides museum staff & trustees opportunities in a historic, reflective setting to:

• Grow individually and professionally
• Think creatively about the impact and potential of museums
• Build diverse networks
• Acquire the skills needed to advance the work of their organizations

Begun in 1997, the Institute is held at Great Camp Sagamore in the Adirondacks, a National Historic Landmark that provides a unique setting for learning and reflection.

In the words of past participants:

“I have learned so much.  New ideas, possibilities, and changes that will create a much more active and engaging museum. ”

“All the presenters were great…. it is the most valuable conference I have been to. ”

“It reminded me of how much I love what I do; and how important and powerful our organizations can be in our community. ”

“I thought this whole conference was invigorating and enlightening!”

The Institute is created by Museumwise, an organization that provides a wide variety of training and professional development opportunities for museums in New York State.  The institute is made possible, in part, by support from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Click here to view the 2012 Museum Institute at Sagamore FAQ

Who should Attend
The Museum Institute at Sagamore is open to individuals who are currently employed by or serve in a leadership role at a museum, heritage organization or museum service organization. We encourage  individuals from across the disciplines (both organizationally – art, children’s, history, & science museums, etc and professionally – administrators, educators, curators, etc) to join together in discussion.

How Do I Apply?
2013 Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 9, 2013. 

What is the Fee?
The total cost to participate in the institute including food, lodging, an extensive resource binder, and all conference materials is $750 for individuals working in New York State museums, $900 for out of state participants. Preference is given to New York State participants.

Travel Grants 
Registration fees, travel fees and lodging costs of $500 for single participants, $750 for multiple can be supported through a NYSCA sponsored Go! Grant.  Due to the high demand for Go! Grants this year we encourage you to submit your grant application with your Institute application.

Questions?
Please contact Museumwise with any questions at 800.895.1648; info@museumwise.org

The Museum Institute at Sagamore is funded in part by the Museum Program at the New York State Council on the Arts. Thank you to the Corning Museum of Glass for their support of the 2012 Museum Institute at Sagamore