#MACBahamas2023

The Power of Museums: Relevancy, Advocacy, Transformation

Conference Announcement

The 2023 MAC Conference will take place in Nassau, Bahamas from Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 5, 2023. This will be MAC’s first in-person conference since 2019, and will feature:

  • Panels by museum and cultural heritage site professionals from across the Caribbean and its diaspora, featuring the 2023 conference themes
  • Site visits and tours of The Bahamas museums and cultural heritage sites
  • Networking and social events highlighting the cuisine, music, art and culture of the Bahamas

Note: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will NOT take place during this conference. The 2023 AGM will be held virtually in November 2023.


Conference Theme: The Power of Museums: Relevancy, Advocacy, Transformation

During the Covid-19 pandemic, museum and cultural heritage sites faced numerous challenges in relation to how to sustain themselves and how to support their local communities. We recognized once more the power we hold to bring people together, promote healing, and advocate for change in difficult times. As we approach a post-pandemic era, the time seems ripe to assess how museums and their roles have evolved alongside the surrounding world. For the 2023 conference, we ask museum and other cultural heritage workers to look at the past, their present or the future and consider:

  • How have museums used or can they use their power for good?
  • How can they remain relevant and at the forefront of discussions around identity, culture, sustainability, and more as the field evolves?
  • How have or can museums advocate for change through projects and programs, with their directors, governments, funders, and communities?
  • What roles have museums and cultural heritage sites play in transforming how individuals think, learn, and act in an ever-evolving world?



Call for Proposals

32+

Conferences

185

Engaging Speakers

25+

Countries

200+

Conference Attendees

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National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Central Bank of The Bahamas

University of The Bahamas

Antiquities Monuments & Museums Corporation

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Conference Contact info

Email: secretariat@caribbeanmuseums.com

MAC 2023 Conference attendees will have the opportunity to stay in the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the Downtown/Junkanoo Beach area for a discounted conference rate.


Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown/Junkanoo Beach

W Bay St, Nassau, Bahamas

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COVID-19 Safety Info

There are currently no requirements to show proof of vaccination to attend the MAC conference. While it will not be required, all attendees who feel more comfortable wearing a face mask and/or maintaining a safe social distance are encouraged to do so. Our current requirements are based on the standards set by the Bahamian government and therefore are subject to change. Please also be aware of masking or vaccination requirements by any airlines, hotels, or other private establishments you will be occupying during your stay.


Stay in the know

Bahamas Ministry of Health https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/health

Bahamas Travel Updates https://www.bahamas.com/travelupdates

Getting to and from the Airport in Nassau

MAC has negotiated a standard rate of $45 USD per ride, plus $2 USD per piece of luggage (standard practice) to and from Lynden Pindling International Airport for all conference attendees. Reserve this rate ASAP by texting the dispatcher below via WhatsApp only.


Taxi Dispatcher

Simone Walker: +1 (242) 813-4933


Note that there is no Uber or Lyft service in Nassau. Taxi rates for the 30–40-minute ride from the airport to the conference hotel are variable and can be expected to cost upwards of $50 USD plus luggage fees. Book the guaranteed rate to avoid any upcharges.