2009 Art Museum Manager’s Conference | los angeles, california | June 16-19, 2009
Biltmore Hotel Gold Room

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
Registration opens on February 18, 2009. At that time, the registration form will be available on this site. In the mean time, here are some important details:

Museum Professionals
Early registration (before April 15): $575
Regular registration (after April 15): $650

Vendors / Consultants
Early registration (before April 15): $725
Regular registration (after April 15): $800

Please see our Sponsors page to learn about sponsorship packages that include free registration.

$125 of registration fee is non-refundable.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
The program will begin Tuesday afternoon, June 16, with two sessions geared toward first-time attendees, and/or those new to the field of membership. The opening reception and dinner will take place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Tuesday evening. Don’t miss an evening under the stars and private access to LACMA’s new modern galleries, the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, and a special exhibition—Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples.

The conference will continue all day Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning, with additional special events in the planning. There may even be a trip to the Hollywood Bowl’s opening night on Friday night. Stay tuned!

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
Details coming soon!

If you are interested in running a session, please stay tuned for more information.

DATES:
June 16-19, 2009

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
April 15: Early registration ends!
May 15: Deadline to register for conference!
May 15: Deadline to get $139 hotel rate!

HOTEL:
The Millennium Biltmore
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2607
Phone: 213 624-1011
Fax: 213 612-1545

Click here for the AMMC Biltmore web reservation page
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Call AMMC Biltmore Reservations direct at:
213-612-1575 • 800-245-8673

We have not only been able to keep the hotel rates the same, we’ve lowered them by $50 per night! To guarantee your $139 (excluding taxes), room rate at the stunning Biltmore Hotel, be sure to use code 0906LACMA9 when making your reservation. You can reserve a room at this rate for 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference subject to availability. This rate is good for a single or double. There is a charge for extra occupants.

The deadline to receive these rates is May 15, 2009.

Be sure to visit the hotel’s website, but here a few fun facts!
  • A historic landmark…since opening in 1923, it has long been a symbol of elegance and luxury for downtown Los Angeles
  • Host to the Oscar ceremonies in the early years!
  • Four bars and restaurants
  • A health and fitness center modeled after the decks of luxury 1920’s cruise ships includes a Roman-style tiled indoor pool, Jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam room, locker rooms, and a full range of weight and cardiovascular machines
  • Conveniently located in the heart of downtown—a quick walk to the following attractions…
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall; the Ahmanson Theatre; Mark Taper Forum; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion—all providing live performances about one half mile from the hotel.
  • The Staples Center—this arena is host to the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, as well as LA Clippers and Lakers basketball.
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art!
  • The jewelry district and the flower mart, and more!