2024 MUSEUMS ALASKA Conference

Dates: September 25-28, 2024

Theme: Building Community

City: Fairbanks, AK

Location: Wedgewood Resort

Theme: Building Community

Partner Organization: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

WE PLAN TO OPEN REGISTRATION IN MID-MAY.

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Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired.

Expand Your Impact.

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence.

Find Your Community.

Create collaborations and connections that can assist in your personal and professional goals.

Experience Hands-On Learning.

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies.

Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

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LODGING INFORMATION

Wedgewood Resort special room rate available from 9/23/24 to 9/29/24. The discounted room rate will be based upon availability so please book as early as possible, preferably prior to 5/31/24.

The Wedgewood Resort is an all-suite hotel that offers one- bedroom suites. The one-bedroom suite includes a full kitchen, dining area, living room, balcony, bedroom with 2double beds, walk-in closet, ful bathroom, and cable T.V. The Wedgewood Resort also has laundry facilities and free wireless available to the guests.

Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m.

Reservations can be made by calling our Reservations Department directly at 907-456-3642 or 800-528-4916, please mention Group Code: MAC0924. Please note that this rate is not available online and that reservations booked through third parties such as Booking.com or Expedia cannot be changed to match this rate.

Group Code: MAC0924

Wedgewood Resort

One Bedroom Suite Rate: $229.00 single/double occupancy plus $10.00 for each additional guest. (Maximum occupancy 4 guests)

* All rates are subject to 8% bed tax. Rates are not available to reservations booked online *

*Hotel shuttle does not apply to reservations booked under a group code due to limited capacity*

* Cancellation policy: Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid any penalty*

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ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT DISCOUNT

Meeting Name: 2024 Museums Alaska Conference

(The discount code will be listed in your conference registration confirmation receipt. If you would like to book your flight before you register for the conference, please email director[at]museumsalaska[dot]org for the discount code.)

Departure City(s): Any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Intra- Alaska city 

Meeting City: Fairbanks, Alaska

Not Included: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska; Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico or Central America

Beginning Travel Date: September 20, 2024

Last Travel Date: October 4, 2024  

Meeting Fare Rules:  

• Our group will receive a 7% discount off Alaska Airlines published fares (except companion and other promotional fares) when you use the discount code.

• Any change or cancellation after ticketing is subject to a service charge. All fare rules and additional blackout dates of the fare apply.  

• All tickets must be issued online or by the Alaska Airlines Group desk.  

• A $15.00 service fee will apply to any tickets issued by the Group Desk. 

All travelers should verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on Baggage policies | AlaskaAirlines prior to travel. 

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SCHOLARSHIPS

We plan to open the scholarship application in May.