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Abbreviation | CMA |
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Formation | 1947 |
Type | Non-profit association |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | The advancement of the Canadian museum sector |
Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario Canada |
Location |
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Region served | National |
Membership | 2000 organizations |
Official language | English & French |
Affiliations | CHIN, OMMC and VMC. |
Staff | 20–25 |
Website | museums |
The Canadian Museums Association (CMA; French: Association des musées canadiens, AMC), is a national non-profit organization for the promotion of museums in Canada. It represents Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. As with most trade associations, it aims to improve the recognition, growth and stability of its constituency. Its staff supports their nearly 2,000 members with conferences, publications, and networking opportunities.[1]
CMA members include national museums, non-profit museums, art galleries, science centres, aquariums, archives, sport halls-of-fame, artist-run centres, zoos and historic sites across Canada. They range from large metropolitan galleries to small community museums. All are dedicated to preserving and presenting Canada's cultural heritage to the public.[1]