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Cost of Admissions and Museum Visitation: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story

This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Historical Connections: Working with Living Artists in the Museum Setting

Since its founding in 1961, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) has championed the voices of American artists, openly sharing their creativity by providing the public with …

Repeat Visitation at Museums: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story

This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Visitation Recovery Trends from the Pandemic: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story Update

This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Demographics of US Museum-Goers: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story Update

This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Navigating Partisan Tensions: Your Questions Answered

Last year’s inaugural Future of Museums Summit featured a stellar panel discussion on the topic of “Navigating Partisan Tensions in Museums.” In the session, a formidable group of museum …

Video Production 101 for Museum Education

Creating video content is a great way to extend your educational impact beyond the museum walls, but it’s easy to feel out of your depth when first experimenting with the medium. What …

8 Steps for Growing Investable Assets

At Northern Trust, we understand the value of partnership and shared history. Like the American Alliance of Museums, we believe that a community of like-minded individuals and organizations …

Catching the Data Bug: A Q&A with Colleen Dilenschneider

I’m not sure how I first came across Colleen Dilenschneider—whether it was hearing her speak at a conference or reading one of her articles on the Know Your Own Bone blog, where she shares …
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Supporting a Storied Society: Elevating Local Collections Care

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When residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin, seek to uncover their lineage or learn about the heroic efforts of their ancestors, they turn to the Walworth County Historical Society (WCHS). …

Art for All: How Art Bridges is Breaking Barriers to American Art

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At Art Bridges, we believe everyone deserves access to American art, no matter where they live. Art connects us with cultures beyond our own, fostering vital community bonds that help us …

September Advocacy Updates: Congress Returns and NVRD 2024

Category: Advocacy Alert
In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for Museums: Congress Returns for September News You Can Use: IMLS Grant Opportunities Plan to Participate: National Voter Registration Day 2024 is …

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