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Welcome to South Carolina’s most active community of museums and museum professionals. Our members’ area is continuously growing with new resources and opportunities. Please scroll down to explore our upcoming conferences and a library of plans and policies.
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Annual Conference
SCFM 2026 Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE and make plans to join us September 9-11, 2026 for SCFM2026 in Aiken, SC. Hosted by the Aiken County Historical Museum and the Savannah River Site Museum, this year's conference theme is "Witness to History: Place, Storytelling, & Collective Memory."
Museums stand as witnesses to history, holding stories that are deeply rooted in place and community. This theme explores how memory, storytelling, and lived experiences shape our collective identity, inviting us to reflect on the past while envisioning the future.
We'd love to see you there!
2026 Awards Program
The South Carolina Federation of Museums Awards Program was established in 1990 to recognize the outstanding achievements of museums, museum professionals, and supporters in South Carolina. Please consider nominating an institution or individual who has contributed to the growth and success of our state's museums for recognition by SCFM in 2026. Click here to apply!
Museum Muse Makers
If you would like to highlight a fellow colleague for their contributions, why not submit a SHOUT OUT nomination! These Shout Outs will be showcased online and in our SCFM quarterly newsletter Good Muse. COMING Summer 2026!
2027 & 2028 Locations
The SCFM Professional Development Committee is accepting proposals for the 2027 and 2028 annual conference locations. Submit your name, organizational information and a one page narrative to [email protected] or submit here.
Organizational Support
Policy Swap
Sample policies from other South Carolina institutions to help establish new or update existing policies.
Object Swap
Deaccessioned objects looking for an appropriate home. Check availability or submit objects for consideration.
Disaster Preparedness
Resources to help prepare for an unexpected natural disaster and connect with those who can help. Click here for more.
Association of Counties
There are 46 counties in South Carolina ranging in population from 9,958 to 379,616.
Know who your elected officials are and know more about the community you serve.
Find Your Legislators
Find your Senators and Representatives for both the South Carolina State Legislature and United States Congress.
ADVOCACY DAY
Join other SCFM members for a two-day event in Washington, DC as we meet with members of Congress to express how South Carolina museums are essential to our quality of life and economy, and how federal funding supports our efforts.
Member Directory
SCFM Executive Board
Scholarships
Jekyll Island Institute
The SCFM Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI) Scholarship provides one SCFM member $950 for tuition and an additional $450 for travel and lodging while attending the program.
Christopher T. Loeblein
Scholarship award is for one SCFM member to attend the annual SCFM Annual Conference.
George D. Terry Professional Development Fellowship
Fellowship requests are accepted by January 30 of each calendar year. Funding assists members in attending professional workshops, lectures and classes. Funding to not exceed $100 per request.
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Employment Opportunities
ll South Carolina Federation of Museums members and member institutions can post for free.
Please Note: All SCFM job postings must include a compensation range, in the form of a salary, hourly wage, or stipend. Please also be sure to include the following:
- Job Title
- Location
- Description of the position and organization
- Numerical salary or salary range
SCFM supports field-wide efforts to encourage transparency in hiring practices. It is our belief that pay transparency is one step toward more equitable hiring, retention, and promotion of people working in museums.
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