Information Center

Customized research assistance and a collection of over 1,000 documents of sample policies, plans and forms from museums of all types and sizes.

The Bookstore

The most informative and authoritative professional literature on every aspect of museum operations. 

Continuum of Excellence

Learn about steps you can take toward excellence.

Education and Interpretation

National standards and best practices are voluntary benchmarks against which museums measure their own performance. They also help policy makers, media, phil­anthropic organizations, donors and mem­bers of the public to assess museums’ achievements.  The Alliance shares standards on Education and Interpretation. 

Accessibility

This section has information about providing programmatic accessibility to people with disabilities.

Education Public Policy

This section looks and education public policy and advocacy.

Education and Interpretive Planning

This section presents information on controversial issues, furnishing plan development and interpretation and education planning.

Education and Interpretive Policies

This section presents information on interpretation and education policy development.

Evaluation and Visitor Studies

This section provides resources on understanding visitors and the different types of evaluation.

Learning in Museums

This section offers the most theoretical material. It addresses learning theory, learning domains, and models of learning.

Methods of Delivery

This section has resources on demonstrations and discovery rooms; exhibits; interpretive markers; museum theater (including living history); non-print media; online interpretation and education; public programs; publications; school and educator programs; and tours.

Research

This section addresses research and oral history techniques.

Speaking and Writing Tools

This section shares information to help museum staff communicate more effectively.