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Record Support in the House of Representatives for Museum Funding

By American Alliance of Museums

In any normal year, spring can be a very busy time in Congress as advocates for nearly every federal program make their case to legislators. In case you haven’t heard, this is not a normal year. The tension, the uncertainty, and the stakes …
Trump Again Proposes Cuts to NEA and NEH

By American Alliance of Museums

Will you chip in $10 today to help us defend these vital agencies? As we’ve previously reported, President Trump has proposed in his preliminary FY 2018 budget to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National …
Congressional Support Letter Now Circulating in the U.S. House

By American Alliance of Museums

Last week, we reported on the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget outline, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National …
Act Now: Help Fight Proposed Elimination of IMLS, NEH and NEA

By American Alliance of Museums

This morning, the Trump Administration formally proposed eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in its preliminary …
Museums Are a Force on Capitol Hill During Museums Advocacy Day

By American Alliance of Museums

Last week, hundreds of museum professionals, students, and trustees visited 423 Congressional offices to advocate for museums. Advocates made the case that the charitable deduction must be preserved because charitable donations provide …
Advocate from Anywhere during Museums Advocacy Day

By American Alliance of Museums

A record-breaking 380 museum advocates are on their way to Washington, D.C. to make the case that museums are essential community assets that bolster local economies and play a vital role in lifelong learning. Advocates will receive policy …
A Call to Action for Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

Yesterday, we witnessed a peaceful transfer of power to a new administration. Now comes the governing, policymaking, and setting of federal budget priorities. Now is when our work begins in earnest. In the coming weeks, President Trump …
Register Now for Museums Advocacy Day 2017

By American Alliance of Museums

Registration for Museums Advocacy Day 2017 closes just one week from today, on Monday, January 23. Have you reserved your seat? Register Now* *Are you from Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Utah or …
28 Reasons to Attend Museums Advocacy Day

By American Alliance of Museums

We are preparing for a year that will be filled with challenges to federal support for museums. Museums Advocacy Day—Feb. 27-28—is an ideal time to advocate for museums. We invite the entire museum field to participate. Here are some …