September 17-18 in Chicago, Illinois
About
The Association for Art Museum Interpretation (AAMI) meets annually to learn from our peers’ successes and challenges in crafting and evaluating interpretive experiences for art museums. The AAMI Convening includes two days of professional development, connecting, and fun.
Join AAMI in Chicago, Illinois, where The Art Institute of Chicago and The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will jointly host this year’s convening.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 AAMI Convening in Chicago, September 17th and 18th is now open. Total attendance is capped, and we expect this event to sell out quickly, so be sure to sign up promptly!
Price:
Convening Only: $250
Convening and AAMI Membership (new or renewal): $310
Convening and Student/Job Seeker AAMI Membership: $290
What you can expect:
The two-day convening will feature a keynote talk, in-gallery workshops and exploration, and discussions addressing many of our field’s most pressing issues. Rapid-fire case study presentations will spark imagination and provide new perspectives on old problems. A Happy Hour will be held at The Chicago Athletic Association on Thursday evening at 5:00 and is generously sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Accommodations:
A limited number of rooms have been secured with a special AAMI rate at The Palmer House for $269/night https://book.passkey.com/go/AAMI2026.
For information on previous convenings, see here.