Mission
The Midwest Registrars Committee formed in 1978 to provide a forum for the exchange of information and methods among museum collections professionals and registrars in the Midwest region. The MRC fulfills this objective by promoting an atmosphere of mutual aid and cooperation and by promoting professional practices to benefit colleagues, the museum community, and members.

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2021 Board Members and State Representatives Announced!
On December 1, 2020 members of the Midwest Registrars Committee virtually attended an annual meeting. While MRC was not able to meet in person this year, “seeing” everyone was uplifting. The current membership expressed their gratitude and thankfulness for the thoughtful leadership that has been provided by Andy Near during his time as Chair and … Continue reading 2021 Board Members and State Representatives Announced!
2020 AMM/WFM Conference Postponed
On April 21, 2020, the Association of Midwest Museums and the Wisconsin Federation of Museums announced that the joint conference which was scheduled to take place in July has been postponed to a future date due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The new date of the conference is yet to be determined but … Continue reading 2020 AMM/WFM Conference Postponed
It's an Election Year! 2020 MRC Board Elections
The Midwest Registrars Committee is soliciting nominations for our Executive Board which includes the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please self-nominate or encourage a colleague to run! Nominations are due by April 24, 2020. Voting ballots will be sent out to the MRC membership by May 1st. Please contact Rachel Vargas (vargasr@msu.edu) or Andy Near … Continue reading It's an Election Year! 2020 MRC Board Elections