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The Museum Association of New York (MANY; ma·nee) helps shape a better future for museums and museum professionals in New York, uplifting best practices and building organizational capacity through education, advocacy, and networking.

Founded in 1960, MANY is a statewide professional collective and nonprofit service organization representing over 500 institutional and 1,300 individual members—from world-renowned collections to local preservation and natural conservation organizations.

Collaboration and mutual support are essential to maintaining the excellence for which New York’s diverse museum network is renowned.


2027 Annual Conference
March 24–26, 2027 | New York State Museum, Albany

Join The Museum Association of New York for three days of conversation, learning, and connection with museum colleagues from across the state. Program and registration details are coming soon.

Member Resources

Sign into your MANY Profile and explore original reports, view resources, watch virtual program recordings, and more.

Museum Jobs

Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity, seeking qualified candidates for an open position at your institution, or simply exploring opportunities in the museum field, MANY’s Museum Jobs Board connects museum professionals and employers across New York State.

2026 NY MUSEUMS STUDY


The New York Study of Public and Private Museums—the first ever comprehensive statewide study of New York's museum sector—was published in August 2026 following years of advocacy by MANY, museum professionals, and legislative partners. The Study identified nearly 1,200 chartered museums across New York. Learn more and read the full report

NY MUSEUMS BY THE NUMBERS

  • Nearly 1,200 chartered museums

  • 33,000 people employed

  • 47 million+ visitors annually

  • 3 million K–12 students on field trips each year

  • 50,000+ volunteers donating 2 million+ hours annually

Museums in all 62 counties. Impact across New York.

From small historical societies to world-renowned collections, New York’s museums preserve our histories, inspire learning, and strengthen local economies.

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The Museum Association of New York is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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