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How Might We Transform?
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The Interaction Lab at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum seeks to re-envision visitor experience. The idea behind … -
Setting A Higher Bar
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Since its inception, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum has focused on universal accessibility. Well before the … -
The Digital Awakening
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Global disruption has demonstrated the need for a digital-first approach to online engagement. Those of us who have spent … -
Emerging From Crisis
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. One of the largest audience research studies aims to help cultural institutions remain relevant through the pandemic and … -
Space for Civic Dialogue
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. A public education program at the Walker Art Center involving local artists invites community conversation on immigration … -
Rising to the Challenge
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, museums are broadening their missions to serve community needs. Baking bread, … -
Making the Abstract Real
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The US Capitol Visitor Center engages student audiences near and far in civics education. If—to quote the title of a … -
Redefining ‘American’
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. A collection initiative at the National Museum of American History gives voice to undocumented immigrant activism. On … -
Civics in Action
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. How can museums nurture the next generation of citizen-leaders? “Why does it even matter?” As a middle school history … -
Get Out the Vote
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. This article is the perspective of the author and does not serve as formal legal advice. It’s always recommended to …
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