Changing the Rules of Engagement: Evidence-based strategies for depolarization and civil discourse
There are evidence-based strategies museums can employ to become sites of depolarization and civil discourse. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In our current …
Fighting Apathy at the Japanese American National Museum
The Japanese American National Museum’s Democracy Center promotes unity among people of all backgrounds. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Sixteen. What does that …
Search History: Enhancing museum collection access and reducing bias through public input in digital catalogues
Including the public in digital catalogue descriptions will improve access to museum collections and help remove bias. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Over the past …
A Controversy of Monumental Proportions at the Kent State Memorial
The Kent State memorial commemorating the May 4, 1970, shootings has been polarizing since its inception. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. On August 24, 2023, winds …
A primer for cultivating more inclusive attitudes among the public.
A primer for cultivating more inclusive attitudes among the public. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. The following is an excerpt from Audiences and Inclusion: A …
Philosophy of Choice: What if visitors could choose their own intellectual pathways in museum exhibitions?
What if visitors could choose their own intellectual pathways in museum exhibitions? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In their book Broadcast Journalism Techniques …
Message from the President: The Curious Life
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Hello, Museum readers! I’m delighted to address you for the first time as AAM’s new President and CEO. As I dive into the role, I look …
Point of View: The Museum and the Mind
The field of neuroarts is documenting how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the body, brain, and behavior. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. The mind, …
Designing a Watershed Experience at the Ontario Museum of History and Art
With its exhibition on water, the Ontario Museum of History and Art aims to educate and empower its community and address its wellbeing. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of …
Probing Grief at Historic House Museums
Historic house museums can connect their physical spaces with personal experiences, including grief. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Historic house museums often focus …
