Museum Education Roundtable

New blog post! Learn more about the future of MER by reading insights from the Board Retreat and an interview with Nenette Luarca-Shoaf, the new President of MER. Link to blog: www.museumedu.org/setting-a-ne...

With a new strategic plan, the board is excited to think creatively about building meaningful opportunities for members to engage with the JME and each other, including networking and community-building programs.

This year's Virtual Special Issue honors the legacy of Ken Yellis, the first editor-in-chief of the Roundtable Reports (now Journal of Museum Education). Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/.../collecti...

“Whether they know it or not, every museum visitor everywhere is on a journey; whether they know it or not, every museum person everywhere is on a journey; whether they know it or not, every museum everywhere is on a journey. These journeys are the destination.” ~Ken Yellis

Call for Papers! Guest edited by Dr. Nevine Nizar Zakaria, this special issue will examine museum education across Arabic-speaking countries and Arab diasporic communities. Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 Read more (in English and Arabic) and submit online: www.museumedu.org/journal/call...

Some questions to consider: - How are museum educators active mediators between local contexts and international influences? - How do particular historical, cultural, social, or institutional conditions shape educational choices?

New blog post! Enjoy this interview with Jason Porter, who, along with Jessica Luke and Erika Katayama, authored the recent Journal of Museum Education article “Toward a Shared Vision: New Approaches to Art Museum Interpretation."

New Journal Issue! The summer issue of the Journal of Museum Education gathers articles about educators and interpretation. What does visitor-centered learning look like in museums today?

New blog post! REDEFINE Visitor Studies Working Group Members share their reflections on the JME’s “Education as Evaluation” issue, published earlier this year, and consider the future of museum evaluation.

"We sought to honor the work of the field before us but develop a framework that identifies the knowledge, skills and dispositions required to successfully and equitably implement research and evaluation practices in museums TODAY."

New blog post! REDEFINE Visitor Studies Working Group Members share their reflections on the JME’s “Education as Evaluation” issue, published earlier this year, and consider the future of museum evaluation.

Want to connect with other museum educators in your field? Join our new MER Member Directory! Beginning on August 1st, MER members will be able to connect with roughly 400 other members from around the world. Not yet a MER member? Learn more and join us at www.museumedu.org/join/ !

On the blog! Dr. Marta Torres shares her perspective on serving as a MER board member and the space it has given her to build community, grow professionally, and think deeply about museum education. Curious about joining the MER Board of Directors? Learn more and apply on our website by May 22nd!

Call for Papers! Guest editors Natália Cândido and Wade Berger invite submissions for a 2027 issue of the Journal of Museum Education. Submissions are due via online form by 5pm ET Monday, June 15, 2026 Learn more & submit: www.museumedu.org/journal/call...

→ How do local governance, funding models, language challenges, and/or policy conditions shape educational work in museums? → How do you define impact or success in your context? → What tensions or possibilities arise between global museum expectations and local realities?

Call for Papers! Guest editors Natália Cândido and Wade Berger invite submissions for a 2027 issue of the Journal of Museum Education. Submissions are due via online form by 5pm ET Monday, June 15, 2026 Learn more & submit: www.museumedu.org/journal/call...

This special issue will address the urgent need for museum education to engage more deeply with theoretical frameworks emerging from the Global South, offering alternative ways of thinking about learning, knowledge production, and community engagement with museums.

LAST CHANCE! Fill out the survey and join us for a feedback session! Complete the 5-minute survey linked below by midnight today to get the chance at a complimentary year-long membership with access to the Journal of Museum Education JME! forms.gle/DRUZrLaTsBfA...

Join us for a Member Feedback Forum! Session options are: Monday, February 2nd, 7-8pm ET Friday, February 6th, 12-1pm ET Wednesday, February 11th, 12-1pm ET Thursday, February 12th 6-7pm ET Go to forms.gle/DRUZrLaTsBfA... to fill out the survey and sign up!

MER is embarking on a strategic planning process, and we want to hear from you! Whether you're a long-time member or new to our network, your insights will help us strengthen our programs, deepen our impact, and support the direction of the Journal of Museum Education. forms.gle/C9ARbf4PqXwb...

Calling all MER New Yorkers! Join members of Museum Education Roundtable and NYC Museum Educators Roundtable for a happy hour on Monday, September 29th, 5-7pm at Asset.

Connect with other museum educators and professionals, socialize with your peers, and learn more about what MER and NYCMER have on offer for museum lovers like you. Asset is located at 329 Columbus Ave, New York NY 10023.