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Ceding Authority and Seeding Trust

By Ben Garcia, Kelly Hyberger, Brandie Macdonald, and Jaclyn Roessel
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Through a decolonizing collections practice, the San Diego Museum of Man is …

Discomfort in Learning: Museum audiences react to decolonizing practices.

By Starr Kelly, Angela Raup, Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko

Hiding In Plain Sight: An exhibition showcasing America’s obsession with Native American iconography aims to start a new conversation.

By Paul Chaat Smith

Time for New Norms: Museums must address their systemic inequities if they want to be truly inclusive—and relevant—institutions.

By Chris Taylor

Flies in the Buttermilk: Museums, Diversity, and the Will to Change

By Lonnie G. Bunch Ill

Brace for Impact: Utah is conducting a pilot study to show the social impact of the state’s museums.

By Stephen Ashton, Emily Johnson, Kari Ross Nelson, Jennifer Ortiz, and David Wicai

Nothing Ventured…:The San Diego Natural History Museum’s internal venture fund is encouraging experimentation and growth.

By Judy Gradwohl
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Museopreneur: How museums are leaping into new business models with entrepreneurial spirit

By Brendan Ciecko
A white male stands in front of a red cinderblock wall looking straight at the camera wearing dark rimmed glasses a suit and tie.

The Loyalty Equation: How to develop constituent relationships that deliver sustainable financial impact.

By Suzette A. Sherman

Fond Farewells: It can be hard to end popular legacy programs, but sometimes it’s for the best.

By Ann M. Loshaw

I AM A CHILD

By Noelle Trent, Ph.D

Finding Resilience in Challenging Times

By Olga Viso
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Category: Center for the Future Of Museums Blog
Would you like to explore how museums can use their superpower of trust? This new video and discussion guide about “Truth, Trust, and Fake News”—the first chapter in CFM’s TrendsWatch …

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By American Alliance of Museums
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Category: Community Engagement & Impact
Welcoming America’s annual Welcoming Week enlists organizations around the country to welcome new immigrants and refugees into their new communities. This year, AAM is a national partner of …