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Elizabeth Merritt

Recent Posts by Elizabeth Merritt

Explore the AI Future at AAM2026

Category: Center for the Future of Museums Blog
What goes on in the brain of a futurist when you say “artificial …

Your Guide to the Future at AAM 2026

Category: Center for the Future of Museums Blog
The most common lament about AAM’s annual meeting is that its sheer size makes it …

Museum Attendance: trends and adaptations

Museum directors and members of the press frequently ask AAM “Has visitation recovered …

Introducing the 2026 Edition of TrendsWatch

Category: Center for the Future of Museums Blog
It’s the start of a new year, and that means a new edition of AAM’s annual forecasting …

Welcome to TrendsWatch: Questioning Assumptions

Category: Museum Magazine
“The problem with assumptions is that we believe they are the truth.” — Miguel Angel …

Short Take: Cultivating Compassion

Category: Museum Magazine
“Compassion is a bridge, helping us move forward by finding common ground and …

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