The Smithsonian Institution will host "Museums for the New Millenium," September 5-7, 1996, a symposium for the museum community in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian. The program will bring together museum professionals from the United States and abroad to explore the implications of radical social, economic, technological and political change on the nature and structure of museums for the coming decades. Through plenary and break-out sessions, speakers and participants will identify and interpret significant emerging issues in the field, disseminate new information and diverse perspectives, and examine the role and function of museums in the 21st century. Speakers for the plenary sessions are: *Ellsworth Brown, President, The Carnegie *Harold Skramstad, President, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village * Robert Janes, President, The Glenbow Museum * Bran Ferrin, Executive Vice President for Creative Technology and Research & Development, Walt Disney Imagineering "Museums for the New Millenium" includes an opening reception on the evening of September 5; plenary and concurrent break-out sessions, all day, September 6 and 7; and a special luncheon, September 7, featuring a presentation about the history and role of the Smithsonian Board of Regents. A special feature of the symposium will be a technology showcase demonstrating the latest advancements in museum-related computer applications. This area will be available to participants at scheduled times during the symposium. There is no registration fee for the symposium. Due to limited space, individuals are urged to register before August 1 to receive complimentary lunch on September 7. The registration form will be available from the Center for Museum Studies. For more information contact the Center for Museum Studies, MRC 427, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560; tel: 202-357-3101; fax: 202-357-3346; e-mail: [log in to unmask] The Center for Museum Studies web site will soon contain the symposium registration form, information on speakers, session topics, lodging and other symposium news. Visit the site at: http://www.si.edu/organiza/offices/musstud/newmil Bruce C. Craig Internet: [log in to unmask] Center for Museum Studies Smithsonian Institution A&I 2235-MRC427 Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3148 FAX:(202) 357-3346