SSA Group

Your Mission. Together. SSA Group is an industry leader in delivering an innovative suite of products and revenue driving services. Our motto is, “Your Mission.
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Rooted in family and relationships, SSA Group activates ticketing, culinary, and retail moments between the experiences at cultural attractions across the United States. Founded almost 50 years ago, SSA is based in Denver, Colorado, partners with approximately 63 cultural attractions and serves well over 20 million families annually. Built by family for families, our operational models are powered

by exceptional results and continuously reshaped to align with changing consumer expectations. Together."

06/02/2026

One year and one day later… and the discoveries are still going strong. ✨

From locally made jewelry and exclusive Journeyman collaborations to crystals, Native Truths, SUE favorites, and Schleich collectibles, every item is thoughtfully curated to extend the experience beyond the exhibits.

Because great museum retail isn’t just about what guests take home—it’s about creating moments of discovery around every corner.

And yes… you still might need a bigger bag. 🛍️

Happy 1 year (and 1 day) to the retail team at the Field Museum. 🦖✨

06/01/2026

One year ago, SSA Group began an extraordinary partnership with the @‌Field Museum.

From exhibit-inspired merchandise and iconic holiday retail to an updated presence at O’Hare Airport, it’s been an incredible year. 🦕 → ✈️

Together, we’ve brought the Museum’s mission to life through refreshed spaces, bold creative vision, and thoughtfully curated collections inspired by its world-renowned archives, galleries, and traveling exhibitions.

From the spring Botanical Collection to the Tiffany window scarf, each piece celebrates the beauty of the natural world while creating new ways for guests to engage with science, culture, and history.

Our collaboration has also extended beyond Chicago through retail experiences for traveling exhibitions, including SUE: The T. rex Experience, Wild Color, and most recently the Pokémon Fossil Museum. Together, we’ve created retail experiences that help carry the Field Museum’s spirit of discovery to even bigger audiences.

We’re proud to collaborate on one-of-a-kind retail experiences and products that reflect the Field Museum’s identity, spark curiosity, and inspire exploration in meaningful ways.

Here’s to an incredible first year, and everything still ahead.

05/27/2026

760 guests. One unforgettable night supporting conservation 🦒✨

A seamless guest experience doesn’t happen by accident ✨

At Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, every touchpoint — from admissions and arrival to dining, retail, and events — helps shape how guests connect with the Zoo’s mission 🦒💚

Our latest blog highlights how SSA Group and General Manager Tonya Reeves help create hospitality experiences that feel welcoming, seamless, and memorable long after guests leave.

Because when the guest journey works together, every moment matters 🍽️🎟️🛍️

Read more in the link below 🔗

05/25/2026

From places that preserve history — to the communities we serve every day, Memorial Day reminds us that remembrance matters. 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country and reflect on the legacy they left behind.

05/21/2026

Attractions strengthened.

From museums and zoos to aquariums, cultural attractions, and iconic destinations across the country, SSA Group supports more than 100 locations nationwide — helping create experiences guests remember long after they leave.

Whether it’s streamlining admissions, elevating food & beverage, innovating retail, or integrating technology that improves operations and flow, our focus stays the same: helping our partners deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Because great hospitality isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s understanding each attraction, each audience, and each moment that matters.

We’ve loved being part of the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo this week and are grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside so many inspiring leaders and members shaping the future of museums, cultural attractions, and iconic destinations.

At SSA, we work hard because the guest experience matters — and because our partners trust us to help bring their mission to life every single day.

05/20/2026

The museum guest journey has changed.
And so have visitor expectations.

In 2019, sustainability was often viewed as a differentiator — something institutions highlighted to stand out.

Today, for many younger visitors, it’s something much deeper:
A reflection of values.
A measure of authenticity.
A deciding factor in trust and loyalty.

At the same time, the generation with the highest propensity to visit museums has grown up in a world of constant digital stimulation, algorithm-driven entertainment, and post-COVID social rebuilding.

What they’re searching for now is different:
Real-world connection.
Shared experiences.
Meaningful environments.
Places that align with what they believe matters.

The institutions investing in authentic sustainability, immersive guest experience, and mission-driven storytelling aren’t just building attendance.
They’re building the next generation of advocates, members, and supporters.

As conversations continue this week at the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:

The mission and the business strategy are no longer separate conversations.

05/19/2026

Understanding museum guest behavior is only the beginning.

The real opportunity is connecting the full visitor journey:
→ Discovery
→ Planning
→ Arrival
→ Exhibits & programming
→ Retail & dining
→ The moments guests remember afterward

Because visitors don’t experience museums in departments.
They experience them as one connected story.

And when that journey works together?
Attendance grows.
Membership deepens.
Guests stay longer, spend more, and return more often.

As the museum industry gathers this week for the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:

The future of growth is tied directly to how institutions connect mission, hospitality, and the full guest experience.

At SSA Group, we’re proud to be part of that conversation.

05/15/2026

Protecting endangered species takes partnership. 🌎💚

This National Endangered Species Day, we’re recognizing the AZA institutions, NGO partners, conservation teams, and local communities working every day to protect vulnerable wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on.

Through Andrew Fischer’s support of the AZA Wildlife Conservation Committee and SAFE species initiatives, SSA stays connected to conservation efforts supporting species like:
🐢 Eastern Pacific Leatherback and Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
🐆 Snow Leopard
🦘 Papau New Guinea Tree Kangaroo
🐭 Perdido Key Beach Mouse

These are just a few of the 50+ species supported through SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction. Learn more here: AZA SAFE Program

We’re also proud of the work with the ACP – Aquarium Conservation Partnership and our SSA aquarium and ocean conservation partners who continue leading to protect marine life and inspire action for future generations. 🌊

Today is about celebrating the partnerships making a difference — together.

05/13/2026

Millennial marketing team:
Carefully crafted menu descriptions highlighting sustainability, sourcing, and elevated guest experience. 🌊🐟

Gen Z social team:
“wait…why is aquarium food actually kinda elite 👀✨”

Either way, the mission matters. 💙

Now serving new Seafood Watch® Best Choice options at The Florida Aquarium — proving sustainable seafood can still absolutely deliver on flavor. 🍔🌎

Because supporting healthier oceans should taste this good.

05/08/2026

Planning a museum visit doesn’t start at the front door anymore.

It starts on phones, in group chats, through social content, reviews, and the small moments that help someone decide if an experience is worth their time.

That was one of the biggest themes we took away from this year’s Summit.

For museums and cultural attractions, the opportunity isn’t just creating a great visit once guests arrive. It’s making the entire journey feel connected—from discovery to ticket purchase to the return visit.

We shared a few takeaways from the Summit and what they could mean for the future of visitor engagement and guest experience.

Read more here: https://blog.thessagroup.com/?_gl=1pe9dal_gaMTgyMzYyNDE1Ni4xNzM2Nzk4MjEy_ga_5XDZ8YXHEC*czE3NzgyNTk3MDUkbzI1NiRnMCR0MTc3ODI1OTcwNSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

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