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Special-edition conference tote bag
$20 fundraiser benefiting WAAC

Registration Type	Dates	Rate
Early Bird Member	Now–May 31	$175
Early Bird Student/Pre-Program	Now–May 31	$110
Member Registration	June 1–July 21	$195
Student/Pre-Program Registration	June 1–July 21	$130
Late Member Registration	July 22–August 28	$215
Late Student/Pre-Program Registration	July 22–August 28	$150

Schedule at a Glance

A detailed conference schedule will be released soon.

Saturday, August 29

Community Service Project

Field Trips

Workshop: Practical Resources for Identifying and Addressing Hazards in Collections

Time: 1:30–4:00 PM
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Fee: $40

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Conservation Lab + Collections Storage Tour

Welcome Gathering at Schoolyard Beer Garden

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Kick off the conference with drinks, conversation, and a relaxed evening with fellow attendees.

Sunday–Tuesday, August 30–September 1

Presentations & Talks

Location: Denver Art Museum

Daily Lunch-Hour Conservation Lab Tours

Tours available at the Denver Art Museum and the Clyfford Still Museum. Onsite sign-up available during the conference.

Sunday, August 30

Sunset Hike with Julie Parker

Fee: $20

Enjoy scenic views and fresh mountain air while networking with fellow attendees at golden hour.

Meet Your Colleagues Dinners

Connect with fellow attendees over dinner at one of four small-group gatherings. Sign up during registration; attendees pay individually at the restaurant.

Luca — 711 Grant Street
Cuba Cuba — 1173 Delaware St.
Uchiko — 299 Fillmore St.
Alteno — 249 Clayton St.

Monday, August 31

Colorado History Tour

Time: 8:50–9:50 AM

A guided tour with History Colorado highlighting the state’s history, architecture, and regional heritage.

Evening SHINDIG at BurnDown Gastropub

Fee: $65 regular / $45 students

Join fellow attendees for a relaxed evening of conversation, craft food, and drinks.

Tuesday, September 1

Morning Presentations

Tour of the National Eagle Repository

Fee: $20

Visit the National Eagle Repository for a behind-the-scenes look at the preservation, storage, and management of cultural and scientific collections.

Additional Information

Plan time to adjust to Denver’s mile-high altitude while enjoying the city and nearby Rocky Mountains!!

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