Museum Search & Reference, Boston, MA (2026)

Name: Museum Search & Reference
Address: Boston, MA, US
Telephone: +16034327929

We have successfully placed museum directors, deputy directors, curators, educators, and other leaders in museums of all sizes. We find leadership talent for museums in disciplines from art to science, from history to Indigenous culture, in large cities as well as small communities throughout the United States. Museums are some of the most engaged public spaces in America today and our team of for

mer museum and nonprofit directors understands the museum field inside out. We know the nuts and bolts of executive leadership because we have been executive successful directors. At Museum Search & Reference we recognize the multifaceted attributes museums look for in their leaders and will help you identify professionals who have experience leading, inspiring others, imagining the future, and raising the resources to secure it. We are hands-on and deeply networked. Our decades of experience placing talent in museums of all sizes and character across North America has led to a distinguished track record of success. Looking for an executive recruiter to assist you, or looking for your next career move? For more information visit us at: museum-search.com

06/08/2026

OPEN POSITION: Executive Director, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe’s Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian (WMAI) is seeking an experienced and ambitious Executive Director with a deep knowledge of Native American art and culture. The Wheelwright’s unique origin story, rich exhibition history, and acclaimed collections have driven current institutional momentum. Now with a focus on the future, the next Executive Director will bring strategic vision, strong fundraising skills, and a collaborative leadership style to guide the Museum into an ambitious new chapter as it approaches its 2037 Centennial.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/6/8/wheelwright-museum-of-the-american-indian

American Alliance of Museums
Western Museums Association
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
Association of Art Museum Directors
National Council of Nonprofits
New Mexico Museums
Texas Association of Museums
American Association for State and Local History

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

06/04/2026

OPEN POSITION: Executive Director, Paul Revere Memorial Association, Boston, Massachusetts

The Paul Revere Memorial Association (PRMA) seeks an Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s most iconic historic house museums and public history organizations. The PRMA operates a nationally recognized, award-winning, AAM-accredited museum campus that focuses the visitor experience on its key asset, The Paul Revere House. The next Executive Director will build upon a strong institutional foundation while helping shape the Association’s future through strategic leadership, fundraising, preservation stewardship, public engagement, and partnership development.

Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/6/3/paul-revere-memorial-association

American Association for State and Local History
New England Museum Association
American Alliance of Museums
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
National Council of Nonprofits
National Trust for Historic Preservation

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

05/21/2026

OPEN POSITION: President and CEO, Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, Massachusetts

Historic Deerfield, a nationally recognized, AAM-accredited museum and historic village in Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks a thoughtful, dynamic, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Stewarding one of the best-preserved villages and rural landscapes in North America, Historic Deerfield offers immersive encounters with the people, places, objects, buildings, and stories that have shaped New England and the United States. The next President and CEO will build on Historic Deerfield’s strong foundation, advancing its mission, expanding its reach, strengthening its national profile, and guiding the organization through its next phase of growth and impact.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/5/15/historic-deerfield

American Alliance of Museums
New England Museum Association
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
American Association for State and Local History

PRESIDENT AND CEO Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

04/20/2026

OPEN POSITION: Executive Director, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, Connecticut

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum, an AAM-accredited institution located along the Connecticut coast, seeks an Executive Director to lead the Museum into its next phase of growth and community impact. Founded in 1932, the Museum holds a collection of more than 20,000 objects and is particularly known for its American art, decorative arts, and Louis Comfort Tiffany holdings. With an active exhibition and education program and a twelve-acre campus, the Lyman Allyn is poised at a pivotal moment as it advances a major initiative to transform its grounds into a dynamic art park, while also strengthening financial sustainability, expanding its audience, and elevating its regional and national profile.

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/4/16/lyman-allyn-art-museum

American Alliance of Museums
Association of Art Museum Directors
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)
New England Museum Association
AAMC Foundation - Art Curators
AAMG

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

04/07/2026

OPEN POSITION: Executive Director, Museum of the Southwest - Midland, Texas

The Museum of the Southwest, an AAM-accredited institution, is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth, engagement, and sustainability. Through its dynamic, multidisciplinary campus, including an art museum, planetarium, historic mansion, and children’s museum, the Museum inspires exploration across art, science, history, and culture.

As the organization celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, the next Executive Director will both honor its deep community legacy and help shape an ambitious future. In partnership with the Board, this leader will drive strategic planning to deepen donor engagement, expand visibility and visitation, and cultivate meaningful community partnerships that strengthen the Museum’s mission, relevance, and long-term sustainability.

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/4/6/the-museum-of-the-southwest

American Alliance of Museums
Association of Art Museum Directors
Association of Midwest Museums
Western Museums Association
Southeastern Museums Conference-SEMC
American Association for State and Local History
Texas Association of Museums

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

04/06/2026

OPEN POSITION: Executive Director, Memphis Museums of Science & History, Memphis, Tennessee

The Memphis Museums of Science & History (MoSH), an AAM-accredited, multi-site institution, is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead its five properties: the Pink Palace Museum, Lichterman Nature Center, C**n Creek Science Center, Mallory-Neely House, and Magevney home. Through these sites, MoSH connects people to the region’s cultural history and natural sciences in meaningful and engaging ways. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and visionary leader to guide a complex organization, championing excellence in exhibitions, collections, education, and public engagement. As the chief executive and public face of MoSH, the Executive Director will drive mission impact, strengthen community partnerships, and advance fundraising through donor cultivation and grants, ensuring long-term sustainability and continued growth.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

Learn more about the role and how to apply online here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2026/4/6/memphis-museums-of-science-amp-history

American Alliance of Museums
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)
Southeastern Museums Conference-SEMC
Association of Midwest Museums
American Association for State and Local History

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