#MACPanama2024
The Future of Caribbean Museums: Communities, Co-Creation, and Connections
Conference Registration
Please select the conference rate that applies to you.
After an unprecedented turnout last year, we are imposing a maximum capacity of 250 registrants.Registration rates increase after September 30, 2024. There will be no on-site registration at the conference. Last day to register is October 20, 2024.
To take advantage of the discounted membership rate, you must be a current MAC member for the membership year August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025. MAC will verify membership status when confirming registration. As needed, renew membership before registering.
*Caribbean includes all the geographic Caribbean and the Circum-Caribbean region (the Atlantic/Caribbean coasts of South America, Central America, and Mexico).
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES
*All presenters MUST be MAC members *Registration rates increase after September 30, 2024
| MEMBER | NON-MEMBER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Non-Caribbean | Caribbean | Non-Caribbean | |
| PRESENTER* | $175.00 | $235.00 | - | - |
| PANAMANIAN | $165.00 | - | $165.00 | - |
| ATTENDEE | $200.00 | $360.00 | $255.00 | $415.00 |
| STUDENT/RETIREE/INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER | $165.00 | $200.00 | $195.00 | $225.00 |
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES
Your conference registration rate give you access to:
- Lunch on the conference days
- A conference goodie bag
- Tickets to the opening reception featuring our keynote speaker and closing reception including the silent auction
- The lunch time plenary session featuring Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and Dr. Oris Sanjur
- Concurrent conference sessions in English, French, and Spanish
- A multilingual digital conference program
...and more!
- (Lodging is separate. Breakfast is included for those that stay at the conference hotel)
Registration rates increase after September 30, 2024. There will be no on-site registration at the conference. Last day to register is October 20, 2024.
CULTURAL TOURS
The following items are additional add-on purchases required at the time of registration.
Cultural tours will take place Friday and Saturday. Each day, two buses will depart on two different tour routes. One tour will take participants to the Caribbean coast, while the other tour heads to the Pacific coast.
The maximum number of attendees on each tour is 45 people. Lunch is included in all tours. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Book early to avoid disappointment!
| Friday, November 15th | Full Day Tour Pacific Coast (includes lunch) | $95.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 15th | Full Day Tour Caribbean Coast (includes lunch) | $105.00 |
| Saturday, November 16th | Full Day Tour of Pacific Coast (includes lunch) | $95.00 |
| Saturday, November 16th | Full Day Tour of Caribbean Coast (includes lunch) | $105.00 |
Tours are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Have questions? Please visit our FAQs page for more information.
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Copa Airlines Discount!
MAC is thrilled to announce that Copa Airlines is offering a 10% discount on airfare for attendees traveling to the 2024 MAC Conference from other Copa Airlines destinations! Conference attendees can book their flights at http://www.copaair.com and enter the special promo code B9391 to receive a 10% discount.
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Travel Requirements and Local Information
What are the general requirements for short-stay travel to Panama? Valid passport and visa.
What Immigration Visas would I require? Visitors can find Visa information here: Panama Immigration and Visa Information
Where can I find the Customs Traveler Information Form? Passengers entering Panama are required to complete an electronic Customs form found here: Customs Traveler Declaration Form
Are there Vaccine requirements for visiting Panama? You should check the current vaccine requirements at the Panamanian Consulate in your country.
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Public transportation in Panama includes the Metro (subway) and the Metro Bus. Rides on Line 1 of the Metro cost $0.35, while Line 2 costs $0.50. Payments can be made using a rechargeable Metro card or a credit card (Visa or Mastercard)...
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Public transportation in Panama includes the Metro (subway) and the Metro Bus. Rides on Line 1 of the Metro cost $0.35, while Line 2 costs $0.50. Payments can be made using a rechargeable Metro card or a credit card (Visa or Mastercard). The rechargeable Metro card costs USD 2.00, can be used for both the Metro and the Metro Bus, and can be purchased at Metro stations such as Iglesia del Carmen, Albrook, 5 de Mayo, San Miguelito, San Isidro, and Los Andes. For safety reasons, it is recommended to buy the card at Iglesia del Carmen or Albrook stations. The Metro operates from Monday to Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Sundays and holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Most Metro Bus rides within the metropolitan area cost $0.25 and can be paid using a rechargeable Metro card. Yellow taxis are also widely available throughout the city, with most rides costing between $3 and $10, depending on the destination. However, it is highly recommended to use transportation platforms like Uber and Lyft, which are also available in Panama, as they offer increased safety.
Información de transporte
El transporte público en Panamá incluye el Metro y el Metro Bus. Los viajes en la Línea 1 del Metro tienen un costo de $0.35, mientras que en la Línea 2 el costo es de $0.50. Los pagos se pueden realizar con una tarjeta recargable del Metro o con una tarjeta de crédito (Visa o Mastercard). La tarjeta recargable del Metro tiene un costo de USD 2.00, se puede utilizar tanto para el Metro como para el Metro Bus, y se puede adquirir en las estaciones del Metro de Iglesia del Carmen, Albrook, 5 de Mayo, San Miguelito, San Isidro y Los Andes. Por razones de seguridad, se recomienda comprar la tarjeta en las estaciones de Iglesia del Carmen o Albrook. El Metro opera de lunes a viernes de 5:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m., los sábados de 5:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m., y los domingos y días feriados de 7:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m. La mayoría de los viajes en Metro Bus dentro del área metropolitana cuestan $0.25 y se pueden pagar con una tarjeta recargable del Metro. Los taxis amarillos también están ampliamente disponibles en toda la ciudad, con la mayoría de los trayectos costando entre $3 y $10, dependiendo del destino. Sin embargo, es altamente recomendable utilizar plataformas de transporte como Uber y Lyft, que también están disponibles en Panamá, ya que ofrecen una mayor seguridad.
Informations sur les transports
Les options de transport public à Panama incluent le Métro et le Métro Bus. Les trajets sur la Ligne 1 du Métro coûtent 0,35 USD, tandis que sur la Ligne 2, ils coûtent 0,50 USD. Les paiements peuvent être effectués avec une carte rechargeable du Métro ou une carte de crédit (Visa ou Mastercard). La carte rechargeable du Métro coûte 2,00 USD, peut être utilisée pour le Métro ainsi que pour le Métro Bus, et peut être achetée dans les stations de Métro telles que Iglesia del Carmen, Albrook, 5 de Mayo, San Miguelito, San Isidro et Los Andes. Pour des raisons de sécurité, il est recommandé d'acheter la carte dans les stations d'Iglesia del Carmen ou d'Albrook. Le Métro fonctionne du lundi au vendredi, de 5h00 à 23h00, le samedi de 5h00 à 22h00, et les dimanches et jours fériés de 7h00 à 22h00. La plupart des trajets en Métro Bus dans la zone métropolitaine coûtent 0,25 USD et peuvent être payés avec une carte rechargeable du Métro. Des taxis jaunes sont également largement disponibles dans toute la ville, avec la plupart des trajets coûtant entre 3 USD et 10 USD, selon la destination. Cependant, il est fortement recommandé d'utiliser des plateformes de transport comme Uber et Lyft, qui sont également disponibles à Panama, car elles offrent une sécurité accrue.
