Membership
Membership in the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) means choosing to be fully involved in the vitality and future of the museum sector. It is a professional commitment, a gesture of solidarity, and a concrete way to support the collective voice that represents institutions and stakeholders in the field.
By joining, you contribute directly to the development and influence of your professional organization. You support the SMQ's representations to public authorities on behalf of the museum network, thereby strengthening the sector's capacity for influence. Your membership also contributes to the maintenance and evolution of the essential services that the SMQ offers to the community.
Being a member also means benefiting from privileged access to strategic and structuring information: analyses, issues, trends, resources, and tools to support your daily practice. You also enjoy a range of member benefits designed to support professional development, facilitate collaboration, and increase the reach of your initiatives.
Joining the SMQ is a way to affirm your commitment to a rich, dynamic, and evolving field, and to actively participate in its progress.
Who can become a member?
The Société des musées du Québec brings together professionals and organizations that contribute to the museum sector in Quebec. Combining public and private actors, individuals and organizations, experienced and emerging professionals, our network is distinguished by the complementary nature of its members and offers a unique space for exchange, collaboration, and mutual enrichment.
Organizations
- A museum institution
- A museum or heritage organization
- A company that offers museological products and services
- An educational institution with a program specialized in museum studied
Individuals
- A professional that works in the museum sector
- A consultant, self-employed worker or micro-enterprise specialized in museology with1 to 4 employeesand which offers services to museum institutions
- A student specializing in museum studies
- A person affiliated with the museum sector
Detailed advantages
SMQ card
All memberships entitle holders to an SMQ card, which provides free and unlimited access to almost all museums in the network.
Organizations
“Museum Institution” MembershipMuseum, exhibition centre, interpretation site
Rates
From $100 to $1,500 yearly in accordance with the operating budget
Professionalization
- Custom SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Access to resource groups and support
- Access for participation in pilot projects
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount for all employees
Visibility
- Discount on advertisement postings
- Free job postings
- Free bulletin board postings
- Free traveling exhibitions postings
- Exhibition calendar directory
- Museum guide directory
- Itinerary links
- Press promotion
Tools
- Participation in surveys and studies
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events
Distinctions
- Eligibility to apply for the SMQ and Socio-ecological Transition awards
Participation in decision making
- Participate in working committees and ad hoc committees
- Participate in brainstorming and strategic planning sessions
- Voting rights at the AGM
- Right to sit on the Board of Directors
“Museum and heritage organization” Membership Museum and heritage organization not classified as a museum institution
Rate
$250 yearly
Professionalization
- Custom SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Access to resource groups and support
- Access for participation in pilot projects
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount for all employees
Visibility
- Discount on advertisement postings
- Free job postings
- Free bulletin board postings
Networking
- Access to networking events
“Company” Membership Company providing products and services for the museum and heritage sector
Rate
$250 yearly
Professionalization
- Custom SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Access to resource groups and support
- Access for participation in pilot projects
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount for all employees
Visibility
- Discount on booth fees
- Discount on advertisement postings
- Free job postings
- Free bulletin board postings
- Company and specialists directory listing
Tools
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events
Distinctions
- Eligibility to apply for the SMQ and Socio-ecological Transition awards
Individuals
“Museum professional” MembershipA professional employed in a museum institution
Rate
$85 yearly
Professionalization
- Custom SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Access to resource groups and support
- Access for participation in pilot projects
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount
Tools
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events and trade fairs
Distinctions
- Eligibility to apply for the SMQ and Socio-ecological Transition awards
- Participation in decision making
- Voting rights at the AGM
- Right to sit on the Board of Directors
“Person affiliated with the museum sector” Membership Person affiliated with the museum sector as part of an organization that is not classified as a museum institution
Rate
$85 yearly
Professionalization
- Access to SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount
Tools
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events
“Student” MembershipPerson enrolled in a museum studies program or related discipline at Quebec educational institution
Rate
$50 year
Professionalization
- Access to professional days
- Free webinars
Annual symposium discount
Tools
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events
Distinctions
- Eligibility for the Muséo Québec Grant
“Sole Proprietorship and Micro-enterprise” MembershipA consultant, self-employed worker, and micro-enterprise with 1 to 4 employees providing services to museum institutions
Rate
$85 year
Professionalization
- Access to SMQ training
- Access to professional days
- Access to resource groups
- Free webinars
- Annual symposium discount
Visibility
- Company and specialists directory listing
Tools
- Right to Use Shared Tools
Networking
- Access to networking events
Distinctions
- Eligibility to apply for the SMQ and Socio-ecological Transition awards
- Participation in decision making
- Voting rights at the AGM
