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2025 Congressional Museum Support Letters

By American Alliance of Museums

NOTE: This list likely does not include every letter sent by Congress this year in support of museums. These are the ones AAM has copies of. If you know of one that is not on this list, please let us know. Other Congressional letter that …
Demystifying Accreditation Webinar

By American Alliance of Museums

Curious about the AAM accreditation process and whether your museum is ready to take it on? Find out straight from the source. Martha Sharma and Danyelle Rickard, Assistant Directors of Accreditation at AAM, and Zach Garhart, Executive …
Congressional Museum Caucus

By American Alliance of Museums

The bipartisan Congressional Museum Caucus is co-chaired by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH-10). The caucus was created in early 2025. The Caucus membership list is below, in alphabetical order by state except for the …
Curating the Experience: Museum Display Ideas That Captivate and Preserve

By shopPOPdisplays

Every artifact tells a story—but how that story is presented determines whether it whispers or commands attention. In a museum, each display offers a chance to educate, inspire, and connect visitors to history and culture. The right …
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 33 Museums Achieve This Distinction

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 33 reaccreditation awards made at the October 2025 meeting of …
Building a Foundation of Accessibility: Resources for Exhibition Professionals

By Michele Hartley and Exhibition's Editorial Advisory Committee

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. There are many ways to expand knowledge about accessibility and the disability community—from diving into …
Affordability of Accessibility

By Violet Rose Arma

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. It is no secret that museums are often under-resourced, with access programs among the first line items cut …
Embracing the Opportunity of Universal Exhibition Graphic Design: Success Stories from the National Park Service

By Valerie Faithorn

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Exhibition graphic designers are tasked with turning compelling stories into beautiful visuals that touch a …
Making Multisensory Interpretation a Reality

By Amy Hurst, Lynda Kennedy, and Charlotte Martin

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Museum visitors learn and engage through multiple senses. For museums and historic sites to be accessible, …
A Holistic and People-Centered Approach to Accessible Exhibition Design: Walker Art Center Case Study

By Doc Czypinski, Sarah Lampen, and Erin McNeil

This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Developing an accessible exhibition requires collaboration between curators, departments, artists, audiences, …