Welcome to the Ontario Museum Association’s new Resource Hub! Here you’ll find a variety of materials to support your museum work and professional development. Resources here on the Hub include those created by the OMA as well as others sourced from across the museum sector and around the world.
Use the “View All Resources” button to search and filter through all the resources on the Hub, or use the links below to find Featured Resources or Quick Links to resources grouped by type or content.
The Resource Hub is a work in progress, and we’ll continue to add more resources and improve the user experience. Please email us at community[at]museumsontario.ca with any feedback! Happy exploring!
Featured Resources
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Our View From Here: Visions for the Future of Museums in Ontario
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One of the OMA’s key values is community and collaboration, expressing our belief in a united museum sector, and meaningful collaboration and partnerships. In support of those goals, we were pleased to support a University of Toronto Master of Museum…
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Digitization Policy and Planning for Ontario Museums
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Digitization is a critical tool for accessibility, collections management and education. In this session, Heritage Analysts Ern Bieman and Nicholas Lobraico (Canadian Heritage Information Network) discussed best practices for planning and implementing digitization projects, and establishing a digitization policy. This…
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Digital Strategy for Ontario Museums
Danielle McMahon-Jones, Glanmore NHS • Dave Cox, Glanmore NHS • Dr. Elka Weinstein, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming • Jennifer Lyons, Glanmore NHS • Lorrie Ann Smith, Ontario Science CentreSummary
Why do museums need a digital strategy, and what are the key elements of best practice for digital strategy and planning? In this webinar from April 8, 2025, the panelists discuss digital strategy for museums, from planning to implementation. This…
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A Year in Advocacy: The Provincial Budget Cycle
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Prepared by the OMA, this guide outlines how the provincial budget cycle works, identifies actions museums can take year-round to engage the provincial government in their advocacy, and shares further resources to support learning.
Quick Links
Example governance, guiding, and legislative documents that pertain to the work of Ontario museums.
Learn how museums can meaningfully engage diverse communities and embody a more inclusive approach to our work.
Understand the context of the colonial legacy of museums and support reconciliation and repatriation initiatives.
Safely care for, store, and manage the collections your museum stewards.
Watch previous webinars, conference sessions, and more.
Help preserve and prevent the deterioration of museum collections.
Create meaningful visitor experiences.
Learn more about the OMA’s Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS) program on the OMA website.