Services

Membership

The Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) strengthens Saskatchewan museums through various education, advisory, resource and networking programs. Members receive exclusive access to Professional Development opportunities, Advisory Services, a Resource Library, Equipment Loans, and more!

Take advantage of the many benefits of membership by becoming a MAS member today!

Interested in exploring what else MAS has to offer before becoming a member? There are several open access resources available to everyone, including:

  • Our e-newsletter delivers the most recent news, events, jobs and opportunities right to your inbox. Sign up online now!
  • Explore a large selection of Online Resources on diverse topics related to museum practice.

Membership Benefits

  • Reduced rates for MAS Professional Development opportunities, course registration, and Annual MAS Conference registration and discounts.
  • Access to the Resource Library, which contains material on a full range of museum-related topics valuable to all types and sizes of museums. There are over 1,200 titles available for loan!
  • Equipment Loans are available. MAS offers various audio and video recording equipment for members to borrow, free of charge.
  • Ability to request Advisory Services.
  • Eligibility to join SaskCollections, a cloud-based collections database specifically designed for small and medium-sized museums in Saskatchewan.
  • Member Museums are added to our List of Museums page on our website.
  • Eligible members gain the right to vote at MAS’ AGM and be nominated to become a Board member.
  • Members are added to our Member Contact List to receive MAS Communications, as well as our biweekly newsletter E-phemera.
  • Members can submit info regarding events, personal development, and other resources to share with our members on our website, newsletter, and/or social media.
*Please note, not all membership benefits may apply to Associate or Non-voting members. Please contact us for more information.

Membership Eligibility

Museums, individuals, and organizations are eligible for membership in MAS.

Membership Categories are:

Institutional Voting members meet MAS’ bylaw definition of a museum and are located in Saskatchewan.

Fees are based on annual operating expenditure.

$0 – $10,000 = $50
$10,001 – $100,000 = $80
$100,001 – $500,000 = $175
$500,001 – $1,000,000 = $275
$1,000,001+ = $425.

Institutional Non-voting members are working toward but ineligible for Institutional Voting membership and are located in Saskatchewan.

Fee $50

Individual Voting members are residents of Saskatchewan who support MAS goals and objectives.

Fee $50 or $60

Individual Non-voting members are non-residents of Saskatchewan or individuals wishing to join the Association in a Non-Voting capacity.

Fee $60

Students in the province of Saskatchewan attending an accredited full-time program who are 18 years of age and older.

Fee $30

Associate members are organizations, businesses or institutions not eligible for institutional membership, wishing to maintain links with the museum community.

Fee $70

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