SmithGroup at 2026 Western Museums Association Annual Meeting

SmithGroup is pleased to sponsor and attend the 2026 Western Museums Association annual meeting in Salt Lake City, September 23-26, 2026. Connect with our museum design experts in several forums at the conference and pick up a copy of Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual during an exclusive signing event.

Wednesday, September 23 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Exclusive Signing Event for Building a Museum Book
During the Opening Reception in the Grand Ballroom, author Jamē Anderson will sign copies of SmithGroup’s new book about the museum project journey, Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual. Copies will be available to purchase during the signing or bring your own copy with you for a signature!

Saturday, September 26 | 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Feasibility in Action: Assessing a Potential Asian Pacific American Museum
Learn about the efforts of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture from a panel of the experts developing the study, including the Commission's Senior Advisor Erik Wang, Linda Cheu (Robinett Economics), Ray Giang (PROFUN), Eleanor Choi (SmithGroup), and moderated by Crystal Chum (SmithGroup). Hear more about the Commission’s process to create a comprehensive report examining the viability and long-term sustainability of a new national entity dedicated to contributions and impact of Asian and Pacific Americans in the United States. Attendees also have the opportunity to share their thoughts about a potential future museum in a simulated activity.