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Soundtrack for an Equitable Conference
Cradled in soulful New Orleans, the 2019 American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting offered a variety of new sights and sounds in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States. Inspired by the well-crafted NOLA playlist … -
Making Space for Community Partners
The 2019 AAM Annual Meeting was hosted in Louisiana—a state known for its rich culinary and musical traditions that attract droves of tourists. But another notable, though less touristy, aspect of Louisiana is that it has historically had … -
The Advantages of Being a Small Museum
Despite visiting only rarely, I have a strong affinity for New Orleans, the “big sister” of my own hometown: Savannah, Georgia. Both were historically port cities, sites for the global movement of goods, ideas, and people (willingly and … -
Get about It: Change and Resistance
I’d never visited New Orleans before, and my brief but fascinating experience served as a metaphor for this year’s AAM Annual Meeting experience. New Orleans is a city of layers, with old finishes poking through, new ideas still pushing … -
What Happened at #AAM2019? Let Our Social Media Journalists Fill You In
Each year, AAM invites a group of passionate museum professionals who are active and skilled on social media to attend the Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo as Social Media Journalists. Like any other attendees, they follow their curiosity … -
Financial Sustainability Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Prepared Remarks of Laura L. Lott President & CEO of the American Alliance of Museums Opening General Session of the 2019 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo May 20, 2019 Good morning and welcome to the 2019 AAM Annual Meeting, the largest …
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Upcoming Events
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Understanding the US History Workforce
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A Personal Tour of TrendsWatch 2026
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Introduction to the AASLH Awards Program
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Making the Case: Story + Data Advocacy for Museums
Event Date:Presented by: Ohio Museums Association
Latest Stories from AAM
Trust and Community Responsibility, Part One: A 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story
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Alliance Blog
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Advocacy Alert
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From Numbers to Narratives: Exploring the Annual Snapshot Survey
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On-Demand Programs
This year’s Snapshot Report sheds light on the challenging year the museum field …