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ICMM Biennial Congress 2011
Maritime Museums 2011: Connecting with the Future
Washington DC and Newport News, USA
October 9 – 15, 2011
LATEST PROGRAMME (pdf format)
Recommended Hotels
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
Some Highlights of the Upcoming Conference
Local contacts
Paula Johnson, Curator, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Washington, DC:
johnsonpa@si.edu
Dr. Bill Cogar, President, The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, Virginia:
BCogar@MarinersMuseum.org
Registration
The registration web page will be available on this website from 1 May containing preliminary program, information about the conference hotels and how to book your rooms, and general information about travel to and getting around Washington, DC.
Rates for conference registration—early, late, daily attendance, and accompanying partners—will also be detailed.
Transportation
- By air: Washington, DC is served by 3 airports--Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
- Information on transportation options from the airports into the city can be accessed at
- By train: Union Station in DC is home to Amtrak and multiple commuter rail services: http://www.unionstationdc.com/
Conference Keynote
Dr. Ford Bell, President of the American Association of Museums, will open the 2011 Congress with a keynote address on the topic of the future of museums.
With more than 30 years experience as a nonprofit executive, board chair, trustee, and educator, Bell has led the AAM since 2007. Founded in 1906, today the AAM is the largest museum organization in the world and serves the field by “promoting standards and best practices; gathering and sharing knowledge; and providing advocacy on issues of concern to the museum community.” (www.aam-us.org/)
Conference Schedule at a Glance
A preliminary congress programme is provided here in pdf format.
For questions about the program, contact the Program Committee Chair, Rachel Mulhearn at Rachel.mulhearn@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Download the Congress details in pdf format
Hotel Information -Washington and Newport News
You will be taken to a copy of this information
when you complete your on-line registration.
The information is provided here "for information".
Please note the Congress program and dates before booking
WASHINGTON D.C. HOTEL INFORMATION
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel
480 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
Phone: 202-484-1000
Fax: 202-646-5060
For Reservations - Email: shamia.perryman@lenfantplazahotel.com
Hotel Reservation Link: Click Here
Group Name: ICMM11
US $109/night plus taxes
Hotel Rate: Reservations must be made by September 15, 2011
(Hotel is located a short walk—about three blocks—from the National Mall and the Smithsonian Museums; easy access to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station.)
Key Bridge Marriott
1401 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA, 22209-1201
Phone: 703 524-6400
Fax: 1-703-524-8964
Hotel Link: Click Here (enter the Group Name ICMM under "Special Awards and Rates")
Hotel Rate: Reservations must be made by September 15, 2011
US $199/night plus taxes
(Hotel is located in Rosslyn, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington. A three-block walk to the Rosslyn Metro station.)
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-479-4000
Code for reservations: A8H
Group Name: ICMM at American History Museum
Hotel 800 Reservation Line: 1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329)
Hotel Link: Click Here
Reservation Link: Click Here
US $209/night plus taxes
Group Rate: Valid for booking from May 20, 2011 through August 16, 2011 - If you wish to extend your stay outside of these dates, you will need to book a separate reservation on the web site or contact the hotel directly at Holiday Inn Capitol (202) 479-4000.
(Hotel is located a short walk—about two blocks—from the National Mall and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum; one block walk from the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station.)
NEWPORT NEWS HOTEL INFORMATION
- Reservations for this venue must be made by September 12, 2011
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, Virginia 23606
Reservation Link: Click Here
Reservations: 866-329-1758; ask for ICMM 2011 group block
US $89/night plus taxes
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
943 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-596-6417
Reservations: 800-611-7782
Reservation Link: Click Here
US $79/night plus taxes
The conference code "SMM" should be listed under Group Code.
Point Plaza Suites at City Center
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
Hotel Link: Click Here
Reservations: 800-841-1112
Reservation Link: Click Here
US $69/night plus taxes
To receive conference rate, you must use "SYMP"
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