MTA 2025 Spring Forum & Patron Weekend
​Join us in Philadelphia, PA
April 23rd - 27th

Extended Experience opportunity for Patrons on April 23rd!


​Twice a year, MTA convenes gatherings of museum board members and senior staff to discuss and ignite conversations around topics essential to museum trustees today.

Over several days of programs and events, you will hear from experts, learn from peers, and dive into
​pressing topics that museums are currently addressing. Programming concludes with two days of exclusive collection tours for MTA Patrons. ​Attending the full slate of opportunities is strongly encouraged!
 
The itinerary for Spring 2025 is detailed below.

| SPRING FORUM
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Friday, April 25th

Forum, 9:00am-4:00pm
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The Friday Forum is a day of panels, presentations, Q&A, and networking focused on current topics essential to museum trustees. Registration includes coffee, lunch, and a museum tour. Panels will focus on collections management, generational engagement in museums, building transformation, and construction planning from concept to completion.

After the Forum we will return to the hotel and have dine-​arounds near the hotel.

Check back for more information on each panel!
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Wednesday, April 23rd

Extended Experience: Artists Visit, departure 12:00pm

Patrons are invited for an extended experience on an artists visit to New Hope, PA. ​Arranged transportation will take
our group to the George Nakashima studio and museum
to visit with the artist's daughter, Mira Nakashima and
​tour the workshops as well as the on-site museum of
Nakashima's work.

We will then enjoy a private collection visit in the New Hope area, with dinner at a restaurant along the river before returning to the hotel.

Limited capacity. Reserve your spot today!
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George Nakashima Woodworkers
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George Nakashima Woodworkers

| PATRON WEEKEND

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​MTA Patrons will enjoy a weekend of private collection tours, ​exclusive opportunities,
and fine ​dining in the Philadelphia area. Limited capacity. Reserve your spot today!
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Saturday, April 26th

Brandywine, 8:45am departure
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​Arranged transportation will take our group from the hotel to the Brandywine Museum and the Andrew Wyeth Studios. From there, we will attend a private collection visit and a private dinner in the Brandywine area before returning to the hotel.
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The Andrew Wyeth Studio
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Brandywine Museum of Art


​Sunday, April 27th


​The morning will be spent concluding our
​Patron's Weekend with a private collection visit, and then disburse for ​return to home. 
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Philadelphia Museum of Art, Perelman Building
For questions or assistance regarding registration, the MTA team is available to support you.