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Meeting the Moment

By Andrew Plumley

With its forthcoming report, Excellence in DEAI, AAM seeks to help museums achieve excellence in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of Museum magazine, a …
From Surviving to Thriving

By Michael Roediger

The Dayton Art Institute’s journey to accreditation has helped the institution become more financially stable and…
Trust the Process

By Aaron Clark

Hill Aerospace Museum’s accreditation journey put museum stakeholders on the same page, improved operations, and strengthened community c…
Assess for Success

By Laura Nice

The AAM Museum Assessment Program inspired the Janet Turner Print Museum to expand its programming, collection, and collaboration with campus and commun…
Celebrating 50 Years of Museum Excellence

By Julie Hart

AAM’s Accreditation Program and Museum Assessment Program demonstrate the field’s commitment to growth and i…
Pushing the Boundaries

By Ashley Rogers

The Whitney Plantation Museum confronts the truth of its history in all facets of its …
Beyond the Museum Walls

By Heryte T. Tequame

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The Queens Museum serves as a community anchor by embracing porosity, situatedness, and uncertainty. When the first wave …
From the President and CEO: Adapting to Community Needs

By Laura Lott

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Distrust and skepticism in many of our country’s institutions is increasing, making the fragility of trust painfully …
Recasting the Civic Imperative of the Museum

By Clémentine Deliss

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Liberating collections from their imperialist pasts can occur through a new model: the museum-university. As a curator …
Point of View: Museums Must Be More

By Richard West Jr.

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. ICOM’s definition of “museum” needs to take into account how the practice has changed and where it is heading. For the …