Museum Search & Reference

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

Paul Revere Memorial Association — Museum Search and Reference EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: July 21, 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

Lyman Allyn Art Museum — Museum Search and Reference EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

OPEN POSITION: Curator of Asian Art, Newfields, A Place for Nature & The Arts (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Newfields seeks a dynamic and collaborative Curator of Asian Art to serve as a vital member of its curatorial team, providing vision, strategic direction, and stewardship of the Museum’s esteemed Asian Art collection, which encompasses significant holdings from East, Southeast, and South Asia. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the interpretation, exhibitions, and acquisitions strategy of a collection of remarkable depth and quality during a dynamic period of renewal and institutional growth at Newfields. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a blend of scholarly excellence, collaborative leadership, and a deep passion for making the rich and diverse story of Asian art accessible and meaningful.

Inquiries and nominations welcome. All applications are confidential.

Apply without delay as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.

Learn more about the role and how to apply here: https://museum-search.com/all-searches/2025/7/29/newfields-asian-art

American Alliance of Museums
Association of Midwest Museums
Association of Indiana Museums
Association of Art Museum Directors

Newfields Asian Art — Museum Search and Reference CURATOR OF ASIAN ART Application Deadline: Rolling