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Monthly Subscriptions Make Membership Easy to Say Yes To
As cultural organizations continue to face declining membership and significant lost revenue during the pandemic, many are seeking ways to engage new audiences and retain existing members. Luckily, while the long-term impact of the crisis … -
Supporting Museum Professionals During a Time of Need
One of the best pieces of wisdom I’ve ever received came from a former boss of mine who later became a good friend. The year was 2009, almost a decade after our professional paths converged, and like so many folks during the Great … -
Become a Member of the American Alliance of Museums
With AAM membership you receive access to thousands of resources and tools to ensure best practices, 50,000 other museum professionals to bounce ideas off of and ask advice from, and networking and professional development opportunities … -
Access Thousands of Museum Resources with AAM Membership
AAM membership connects you to the resources you need to keep up with best practices in an ever-changing field. From research and reports to toolkits and professional development programs, AAM membership brings you a wealth of knowledge to … -
Museum Pricing for Affordability and Profit
What does it cost to buy an airline ticket, book a rideshare service, or make a hotel reservation? Nowadays the answer to that question may vary minute-to-minute, as companies use data analysis and clever algorithms to calibrate their … -
Connect and Network with 50,000 with AAM Membership
AAM membership connects you to thousands of museum professionals from around the world. Whether you want to connect one-on-one, belong to a group of like-minded museum professionals, or network with 5,000 others at AAM’s Annual … -
Get Out of Town: Travel programs for creative agers
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” – Mark Twain An increasing number of museums are introducing travel options to their members. Such … -
Membership Isn’t the Top of the Mountain
Eric Bruce is the Head of Visitor Experience at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). This is the third article in a series we are presenting on how Mia has expanded its audience. In this series of posts about the Minneapolis Institute … -
How to Build a Membership Program
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2013 edition of Museum magazine. Whether you’re working to reshape an existing membership program, starting a new one or breaking the traditional business model to invent …
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