Fall Forum & Patron Weekend
Seattle, WA
Details & Registration
September 24-27, 2026
Please join us for the MTA Fall 2026 Forum and Patron Weekend in Seattle, Washington! Explore this page for program details including hotel information, Thursday’s Welcome Reception, the Friday Forum, Dine-Around’s, and MTA Patron Weekend.
Use the hotel booking link below to reserve your stay in MTA’s room block at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. Please reach out to MTA staff for any questions or assistance.
Friday Forum
MTA’s 2026 Fall Forum will be held on September 25th, hosted by the Seattle Art Museum.
Courtesy Seattle Art Museum
Courtesy Seattle Art Museum
The Forum is a day of panels, presentations, Q&A, and networking focused on current topics essential to museum trustees. You will hear from experts, learn from peers, and dive into pressing field topics. This day is an invaluable opportunity for attendees to learn from, inspire and connect with other dedicated professionals on important matters in the field.
Check here or sign up for the MTA newsletter as we announce panel topics and keynote speakers for this program!
Limited capacity; register today!
Member | $200 Nonmember | $225
“SAM is the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest and has been a champion of Seattle’s cultural landscape since 1933. Across three locations—the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront—SAM celebrates the region’s position as a crossroads where east meets west, urban meets natural, and local meets global. Our collections, exhibitions, and programs feature art from around the world and build bridges between cultures and centuries.
SAM acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people.”
A day of inspiring conversation and connection is properly complimented by a great meal in a beautiful city. Extend the experience over dinner in Seattle’s diverse food culture! This deposit secures your reservation for dinner. View the restaurant options below and save your choice as an “add-on” to any Fall Forum and Patron Weekend registration. Save my spot | $35
Dine-Arounds
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THE PINK DOOR
Along the quaint Post Alley at Seattle’s Pike Place Market awaits one of the city’s most beloved restaurant destinations since 1981: The Pink Door. Equal parts Italian-American dining, eclectic entertainment and warm, spirited service.
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ELLIOTT'S OYSTER HOUSE
Elliott’s Oyster House has been Seattle’s classic seafood house for more than 50 years. Located on the Seattle waterfront on Pier 56, we are committed to practices and organizations that promote sustainability.
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MAXIMILIEN
Owner operated since 1997, Maximilien has all the old-world charm of any romantic hideaway in Paris. Inside, you are greeted by a panorama that takes in Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, West Seattle & the Olympic Mountains, all framed by huge picture windows.
Patron Weekend
Join us for the Fall 2026 Patron Weekend! Current and new MTA Patron members will enjoy a weekend of private collection tours, exclusive events and fine dining in and around Seattle.
Registration will confirm your attendance at the Friday Forum as well as the full Patron Experience, including private collection tours, dining and transportation. The Saturday Special Event is also included in your registration! Look forward to an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as we attend An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee, a live performance at the Hayes Hall of Artist-Naples. *Concert tickets are nonrefundable.
Additional program details to come- please check here and look for MTA communications for current information.
Limited capacity; register today!| $739
Hotel Info & Booking
Hotel stay arrangements for the 2026 Fall Forum & Patron Weekend are as follows: The Museum Trustee Association room block is reserved at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront.
The address is 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121.
Rooms are limited- reserve yours today! Use the direct booking link below to reserve your stay in the MTA room block.
For questions regarding your reservation, or to book over the phone, please call the hotel directly: (800) 455-8254. Thank you, and we look forward to joining you in Seattle!
