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Racial Equity and Inclusion Plan Primer

By American Alliance of Museums

Advancing racial and ethnic diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion on boards can be a daunting task for any institution. No matter where you are in your journey, questions arise when doing DEAI work, and it’s hard to know where to …
Security and Operational Priorities for Reopening Cultural Institutions

By Darrell Utt and Bill Edwards

Support Free COVID-19 Resources for the Field: The current crisis is taking a distressing financial toll on cultural organizations, and AAM is no different. In these challenging times, we ask that if you can, consider supporting our …
Museums as Catalysts for Climate Action

By Elizabeth Merritt

Editor’s note: Right now global attention is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and protests around the world ignited by the murder of George Floyd (one of the latest in a long string of deaths linked to police violence in the US). …
Racism, Unrest, and the Role of the Museum Field

By American Alliance of Museums

On June 3, attendees of the AAM Virtual Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo came together to hear from Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, and Lori Fogarty on the museum field’s role in combating racism. In the heat of the …
Museopunks Episode 44: A conversation among friends

By American Alliance of Museums

It’s been a few weeks since the world was upended in the wake of COVID-19. In this episode, we catch up with an old friend, Sharna Jackson, to hold space for some reflection, some mourning, and some laughter. Never miss an episode! …
Pride Goes Virtual: #MuseumPrideParade & Your Online Community

By Hilary-Morgan Watt and Emily Haight

Authors’ Note: Given the events of June and campaigns supporting #BlackLivesMatter, and conversations with many of you, we do not feel it is appropriate to flood the feeds with a celebratory campaign of #MuseumPrideParade and have …
Examining and Applying Data for Action: A CARE Webinar on Understanding and Using Data

By American Alliance of Museums

Watch this recorded program with leaders from AAM’s Committee on Audience Research and Evaluation who present tools and experiences to walk participants through how to present information, facilitate data discussions, and support teams in …
Nine Museum Exhibitions Recognized with Excellence in Exhibition awards

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release June 4, 2020 – Nine museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 32nd annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Top exhibitions included: Overall Award …
For Museum Leaders Who Want to Do Better

By Andrew Plumley

In the midst of a pandemic that has brought an incredible amount of pain and suffering to so many of us, I know there’s a lot on your plate as a leader, and you are being pulled in multiple directions. However, it is critical that you …
Four Museums Recognized with 2020 Sustainability Excellence Awards

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release May 29, 2020 – Four museums have been recognized with 2020 Sustainability Excellence Awards, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum …