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Meeting the Moment
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
The Dayton Art Institute’s journey to accreditation has helped the institution become more financially stable and… -
Trust the Process
Hill Aerospace Museum’s accreditation journey put museum stakeholders on the same page, improved operations, and strengthened community c… -
Assess for Success
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
AAM’s Accreditation Program and Museum Assessment Program demonstrate the field’s commitment to growth and i… -
Pushing the Boundaries
The Whitney Plantation Museum confronts the truth of its history in all facets of its … -
Beyond the Museum Walls
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
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
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
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 …
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The American Alliance of Museums condemns the Administration’s continued attacks on the …