Message from the President: Decoding AI
Do you ever get the feeling that AI came out of nowhere? When did talking, thinking robots go from a sci-fi fantasy to daily reality, and how did anyone with an internet connection suddenly gain the power to generate a meeting summary or …
Many Visions, Shared Trust
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County collaborated with artists—and among departments—to highlight the value of its collections research. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of …
Rethinking the Narrative
Three guest Native/Indigenous curators at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology reimagined collections obtained through extractive and colonialist practices. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 …
Don’t Miss the Full Picture
A museum’s financial reports must be crafted and communicated in ways that engender trust and strategic decision-making. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Imagine this …
Tackling the Truth
How three museums have successfully presented programs on difficult issues. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Historically, the public has viewed museums as trustworthy …
Point of View: Repairing Leader-Staff Trust
Claims about integrity, benevolence, and sincerity are at the heart of many internal organizational conflicts. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In an increasingly …
The Long Game at the Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ journey to expand accessibility has been decades-long and is still ongoing. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. How does a large …
Pushing the Boundaries with The Dot Experience
Solid Light and the American Printing House for the Blind aim to design the most inclusive museum in the world with The Dot Experience. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of …
Reframing History at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site now has a disability-affirming interpretation of FDR’s life after polio. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of …
Growing a Popular Program at The Henry Ford
With its sensory-friendly programming for teens and adults, The Henry Ford is meeting a community need. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “Thanks for your patience …
