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Point of View: In Defense of Volunteerism in Museums

Volunteers play a vital role for museums, and museums need to prioritize their voluntee…

Welcoming Change at the USC Pacific Asia Museum

The USC Pacific Asia Museum took a trust-building approach to working with docents on an evolving education program for stu…

From AAM

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. While you may know me as the editor in chief of this magazine, I have another …

Point of View: A Renewal in the Rebuilding

Docent programs that evolve with the times will continue to serve their museums and commun…

Slowing Down With Intention at the Long Island Children’s Museum

Through reflective practice, the Green Teens volunteers at the Long Island Children’s Museum develop programming for visitors—and lifel…

Pride of Place at the Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum

The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum is a community jewel that runs mainly on volun…

Rethinking the Status Quo

What does museum volunteer retention look like in a post-pand…

Trend Alert: Combating the Loneliness Crisis in Museums

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s January/February 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In May 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy released Our Epidemic of Loneliness and …

Dropping the Degree for Museum Work

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s January/February 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Sixty percent of Americans may find their job search stalling when they hit a …

Digital Twins and Doom Loops

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s January/February 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. A brief guide to terms that may be popping up in your news feeds. Digital …

Welcome to TrendsWatch

Standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world. — Lauren Bacall This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s January/February 2024 issue, a …

Decarbonizing the Future

Adults keep saying we owe it to the young people to give them hope, but … I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. … I want you to …
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Interview Tips for Landing Your Dream Museum Job

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