About CMA
The mission of the Council for Museum Anthropology (CMA) is to foster the development of anthropology in the context of museums and related institutions.
We are an all-volunteer membership section of the American Anthropological Association that serves scholars, practitioners, and students across the fields of anthropology, museology, cultural heritage, folklore, social studies of science, art history, history, and many more.
What we do
We engage with anthropological collections, diverse institutions and communities, and museum-related issues on multiple platforms, including CMA’s journal, Museum Anthropology, a regular column in Anthropology News, social media platforms, a biennial conference, mentorship programming, as well as seminars and special publications. CMA also maintains the Museum Anthropology Blog, which highlights breaking news in museum anthropology. The CMA supports and maintains a community dedicated to the advancement of the field.
Our Blog
Call for Application: Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Internship, South Dakota
The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) welcomes applications for the Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Internship. This position will be based in our Pierre office
Position Announcement: Archaeologist (Community Liaison), Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
OPEN DATE: September 12, 2025 CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2025