How much does MSWA membership cost?

MSWA membership is $99 per year for model railroad museums and miniature scale attractions.

What are the benefits of joining MSWA?

Members receive access to networking opportunities, best practices resources, sustainability support, annual conferences, member directory, and exclusive educational materials.

MSWA membership is open to model railroad museums, train attractions, miniature scale collections, and related organizations including non-profits, privately owned, and business entities.

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Become part of the world's premier network of model museums and miniature scale attractions. Connect with fellow operators, access proven strategies, and build a sustainable future for your museum.

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The Miniature Scale World Association brings together model museums and miniature scale collections from across the world.

Whether you operate a large public museum, a private collection open for tours, or a growing attraction, MSWA provides the resources, connections, and support you need to thrive in an evolving industry.

Why Join MSWA?

Work together to build sustainable museums that thrive for generations. Share best practices for long-term viability and preservation.

Connect with museum operators nationwide. Share strategies, learn from peers, and build lasting professional relationships that strengthen your operations.

Networking & Idea-Sharing

Access proven strategies in maintenance, exhibit preservation, customer service, marketing, operations, and profitability.

Best Practices
& Expertise

Work together to build sustainable museums that thrive for generations. Share best practices for long-term viability and preservation.

Sustainability
Focus

Networking & Idea-Sharing

Work together to build sustainable museums that thrive for generations. Share best practices for long-term viability and preservation.

Sustainability
Focus

Access proven strategies in maintenance, exhibit preservation, customer service, marketing, operations, and profitability.

Connect with museum operators nationwide. Share strategies, learn from peers, and build lasting professional relationships that strengthen your operations.

Best Practices
& Expertise

Is MSWA Right for Your Organization?

You’re focused on sustainable growth. MSWA amplifies awareness and equips you to increase total comp per guest with tested marketing, merchandising, and guest‑experience practices.

You want community without extra overhead. MSWA provides a time‑saving hub to connect with like‑minded organizations, co-create campaigns, and optimize your impact.

You value proven playbooks and shared learning. MSWA helps you avoid reinventing the wheel, celebrate the hobby you love, and attract and retain more visitors.

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Your membership helps strengthen museums across the world and ensures these miniature worlds continue inspiring future generations.

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