The schedule at a glance for Museums Advocacy Day 2025 is available.

Updated January 8, 2025. Subject to change.

Jump to: Sunday, February 23 | Monday, February 24 | Tuesday, February 25

Pre-event Recordings

On-Demand Recordings (Advocacy Trainings) will be available for registered attendees prior to Museums Advocacy Day beginning in February.

Early February

Webinar: What to Expect at Museums Advocacy Day

Join this pre-event webinar to learn more about the different elements of Museums Advocacy Day. If you’re new or in the beginning stages of your journey advocating for museums, or simply looking for a refresher on participating, start with this webinar! Feel free to come with any questions you may wish to ask about participating in Museums Advocacy Day. 

Date: To be determined.

Who: Registered participants for Museums Advocacy Day 2025 will receive details in the coming weeks via email. Those who are unable to attend will receive the recording afterward.

Sunday, February 23

On Your Own – Museum Visits

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel – 900 South Orme Street, Arlington VA, 22204

2 – 5 pm – Check In and Materials Pick-up

5 – 6:30 pm – Welcome & Networking Reception

Monday, February 24

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel – 900 South Orme Street, Arlington VA, 22204

7:30 – 8:30 am – Check In and Networking Breakfast

8:30 – 9:15 am – Welcome to Museums Advocacy Day 2025!

9:15 – 9:45 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Understanding the Congressional Process

9:45 – 10:30 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Key Issues & Asks

10:30 – 11 am – Networking Break

11 – 11:45 am – Advocacy & Policy Essentials: Making the Case with Data

11:45 am – 1 pm – Networking Lunch

1 – 1:45 pm – Advocacy in Action (Capitol Hill Meetings Training)

1:45 – 2 pm – Putting It All Together: Top Takeaways

2 – 2:30 pm – America 250

2:30 – 2:45 pm – Networking Break

2:45 – 3:15 pm – Concurrent Public Policy Briefings. Choose one:

• Option A: National Endowment for the Humanities & National Endowment for the Arts
• Option B: Historic Preservation
• Option C: STEM Education Funding & Priorities

3:15 – 4:30 pm – Putting It All Together: Preparation and Practice

Tuesday, February 25

9:30 am – 5:30 pm – Meetings on Capitol Hill

The Alliance is arranging your Capitol Hill visits for you based on information you provided during registration. Your customized meeting schedule (emailed prior to the event) will be available—via electronic format—prior to and during Museums Advocacy Day.

5 – 7 pm – Congressional Reception (Capitol Visitors Center)