The schedule at a glance for Museums Advocacy Day 2026 is available.

Updated December 11, 2025. Subject to change.

Jump to: Sunday, February 22 | Monday, February 23 | Tuesday, February 24

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Early February

Webinar: What to Expect at Museums Advocacy Day

Join this pre-event webinar to learn more about the different elements of Museums Advocacy Day. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and more. If you’re new to Museums Advocacy Day or would like a refresher on participating, start with this webinar! Feel free to come with any questions you may wish to ask about participating in Museums Advocacy Day. 

Date: February 3 at 3pm ET

Who: Registered participants for Museums Advocacy Day 2026 will receive details via email. Those who are unable to attend will receive the recording afterward. Recording and RSVP link for the webinar is in the Event Resource Center. Registered attendees can find the password to the Event Resource Center in their Museums Advocacy Day registration email.

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Sunday, February 22

All Day – On Your Own – Museum Visits

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel – 900 South Orme Street, Arlington VA, 22204

2 – 5 pm – Check In and Materials Pick-up

5 – 6:30 pm – Welcome & Networking Reception

Monday, February 23

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel – 900 South Orme Street, Arlington VA, 22204

7:30 – 8:30 am – Check In and Networking Breakfast

8:30 – 9:15 am – Welcome to Museums Advocacy Day 2026!

9:15 – 9:45 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Understanding the Appropriations Process

9:45 – 10:30 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Key Issues & Asks

10:30 – 11 am – Networking Break

11 – 11:45 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Advocacy in Action

11:45 am – 1 pm – Networking Lunch

1 – 1:45 pm – What’s Next? Insight from Congressional Staff (NEW for 2026)

1:45 – 2:30 pm – What’s Next? Perspectives on Creating Coalitions and Building New Paths Forward (NEW for 2026)

2:30 – 2:45 pm – Networking Break

2:45 – 3:15 pm – Community Town Hall (NEW for 2026)

3:15 – 4:30 pm – Putting It All Together: Preparation and Practice

Tuesday, February 24

8:00 am – 5:30 pm – Meetings on Capitol Hill

The Alliance is arranging your Capitol Hill visits for you based on information you provided during registration. Your customized meeting schedule (emailed prior to the event) will be available—via electronic format—prior to and during Museums Advocacy Day.

5 – 7 pm – Congressional Reception