Who Can Join?

The Midwest Registrars Committee is open to all museum professionals and independent museum consultants who support the objectives of the MRC and work in the Midwest region, including: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

You don’t have to be a registrar! Collections managers, curators, volunteers, administrators, conservators, corporate registrars, students, interns or other collections care professionals are encouraged to join and participate in MRC.

Membership Fees:

  • Annual dues are $10.00
  • Membership period covers the calendar year (January 1-December 31)
  • Dues can be paid by check or through PayPal

A non-voting membership is available for individuals who are associated with for-profit organizations such as shipping companies, customs brokers, insurance firms, and other suppliers of materials and services, and individuals who reside outside of the Midwest region.

MRC Membership Benefits:

  • Funding assistance to host local workshops, networking events, and related activities
  • Travel stipends to attend Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) annual conference
  • Professional networking opportunities
  • Membership directory is published once per year and distributed to all members via email. Please contact the MRC Secretary to obtain a copy.
  • The Courier, MRC’s e-newsletter