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Curator as Catalyst: How an interdisciplinary fellowship inspired “a new way of doing museum”
A few years ago, I had the unique opportunity to work across four fiercely independent and starkly different museums in the fine arts, sciences, and natural history. After being awarded ACLS Public Fellow with the Carnegie Museums of … -
The Committee on Museum Professional Training (CoMPT) becomes the new Museum Studies Network
Forty-five years ago, Secretariat won the Triple Crown. Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a legendary tennis match. John Dean testified on the Watergate scandal before the U.S. Senate. And, in June, the American Association of … -
The Spaceship Solution: How museums can use experimental technology to solve problems
Picture this: children and adults alike standing on the grounds of a museum on an early winter morning, sipping hot cocoa. Their eyes reach upward as they watch a three-foot spaceman created by the hands of an artist for this sole mission, … -
A New Way to See: Looking at museums through the eyes of the blind
Let’s talk about accessibility. In the twenty-first century era of inclusivity, museums are working towards making the visitor experience a more positive and unique one, as part of efforts to increase the number of visitors to museums. In … -
Double Duty: How a historic botanical garden reached a balance in managing its plant and art collections
All museums face many challenges maintaining and displaying their collections. But these challenges are exacerbated when collections of vastly different needs and care protocols share the same display space. At Phipps Conservatory and … -
Handy Hobbies: Why diverse skillsets are an advantage to every institution
Diversity is a popular buzzword right now: diversity in staff, in teaching methods, and ideas. However, one aspect of diversity I have never heard mentioned is diversity in skillsets. It’s worth considering the hobbies employees (and … -
A conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, AAM’s interim director of inclusion
Dr. Tonya Matthews is a national thought-leader in museum engagement, free-choice learning, and equity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). As interim director of inclusion, she will lead AAM’s internal and … -
Museums and AI: Can You See the Future?
How is AI going to impact the future of museum work? How can museum professionals prepare for future technologies? What will be the next breakthroughs in AI technology for museums? This post, one of three on the topic of artificial … -
Up On the Roof: The McNay Art Museum’s re-roofing project
The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX houses a world-class collection of more than 22,000 works by masters from around the world—Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, O’Keefe and many more. The collections include: Medieval and Renaissance … -
Resources and a New funding opportunity for museums—Help shape the future
I’ve spent many years thinking about the future of museums and the field. Where are we going? What work is critical at this moment? What issues are bubbling up that we need to be aware of? Like many of you, I actively seek out information …
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Cracking the Gen Z Code: How Museums Are Rethinking Membership to Engage Younger Audiences
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For decades, the traditional museum model was simple: charge an entry fee, offer an …
Glitter and Grit: Exhibition Critique
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Exhibition Journal
This critique first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2026) Vol. 45 No. 2 and is …
Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgement – Book Review
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Exhibition Journal
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