What Small Museums Need (& Don’t)
Over the course of 2016, ten small museums participated in an AAM pilot project called the Small Museum Accreditation Academy. The Academy, which was developed through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, was designed to help …
American Alliance of Museums Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and 15 Museums Reaccredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that three museums were newly accredited and 15 museums earned …
Learn more about C.J. Roberts, the newest AAM Accreditation Commissioner
The following is an interview with newly appointed Accreditation Commissioner, C.J. Roberts, on what this new appointment means to him and the field. 1. You were part of the Tampa Bay History Center from its inception. Tell me how that …
C.J. Roberts Appointed as Accreditation Commissioner for American Alliance of Museums
For Immediate Release December 18, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, has ratified the appointment of C.J. …
The Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2017 Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and 21 museums earned reaccreditation at the October 2017 meeting of the Accreditation …
The Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and 21 Museums Reaccredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and 21 museums earned reaccreditation at the October 2017 meeting of the Accreditation …
American Alliance of Museums Taps Amy Bartow-Melia as Next Chair of Accreditation Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, has ratified the appointment of Amy …
The Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and Ten Museums Re-Accredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2017 Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and 10 museums earned re-accreditation at the June 2017 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. …
Jill Hartz Appointed as Accreditation Commissioner for American Alliance of Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA–The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has ratified the appointment of Jill Hartz as a new accreditation commissioner. Hartz is the executive director of the …
The power of storytime
Storytime is a mainstay of early childhood programming in museums. It’s versatile, good for lots of different ages, can be relatively low prep and encourages literacy. Wins all around! However, educators have to be careful that they don’t …
