Northern Ohio Chapter & Museum Council: Galleries to Grounds: The State of Museum Operations

When:  Apr 29, 2026 from 03:30 to 05:30 (CT)
Associated with  All Member Forum

The Northern Ohio Chapter & The Museum/Cultural Institutions Council present:         Galleries to Grounds: The State of Museum Operations

Museums safeguard history, but who safeguards museums?

Museums safeguard history, but who safeguards museums?

From aging infrastructure to deferred maintenance to evolving security threats and tightening budgets, today's cultural institutions face unprecedented operational challenges. Join leading facilities and security professionals for a candid, solutions-driven conversation about what it really takes to protect our collections, our visitors, and our legacy.

This dynamic panel will explore real-world problems, innovative strategies, funding pathways, and the future of museum facilities in a rapidly changing environment. If you are in facilities management, care of a facility or property, care about the sustainability, safety, and resilience of cultural institutions, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.

MODERATOR: Nico Viola, CFM, SFP, Director of Facilities, Holden Forests & Gardens

Location

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106