Become a Member
The Canadian Museum Association (CMA) is the voice for Canada’s vibrant museum community: a collection of Institutions, museum workers, volunteers, and students, as well as businesses and other organizations that support the sector.
Our members receive access to tailored benefits that support their important work within Canada’s museums. Below are the CMA’s membership categories.
Already a member? Click here to login to the Member Portal to access your benefits and read the latest updates.
Institutions
The membership for museums. Join over 500 Canadian museums and other associated institutions, including art galleries, science centres, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and more.
Museum professionals
Are you a museum professional? Individual membership supports those who currently work at, or are retired from, a Canadian museum.
Students
Currently engaged in post-secondary studies and looking to break into the museum field? Student membership is a low-cost option for those not yet employed in the museum sector.
Businesses
Do you provide services or sell products to museums? Business membership is tailored to help you get your business in front of museum professionals.
Institutional Affiliates
Affiliate membership is for other cultural heritage organizations, including government agencies and other non-profits.
Individual Supporters
Individual affiliate membership is for international museum workers, museum volunteers and more.
Need help?
Unsure where you belong? Contact our membership team (membership@museums.ca) for assistance and we’ll help you find your place.
More programs and services
List of Business members
Here you can find a list of CMA business members, many of whom provide services to the museum sector.
CMA Insurance Program
Find out about the CMA’s insurance program. Exclusive to members, get competitive insurance rates for your Institution, staff or personal use.
CMA Fellows
Becoming a Fellow is the highest for a recognition bestowed by the CMA. Learn more about this designation
Canadian museum directory
Search our listing of over 2,700 museums, large and small, from across Canada.
CMA Awards and Bursaries
Each year the CMA recognizes the best in museums, and awards thousands in professional development funds. Learn more about these programs.
Conferences and Events
Learn more about the CMA's National Conference, as well as other events run by and featuring the CMA.