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The Future Is Already Here: AI will define the next 100 years

By Brendan Ciecko

For decades, science fiction has shaped the ambitions of visionaries, artists, entrepreneurs, and the masses. Bold and often fantastical visions of the future have long opened minds and influenced our imaginations. In the internet age, …
Many Visions, Shared Trust

By Lauren Cooper

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

By Kelsey Grimm & Brandie Macdonald

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

By Derick Dreher, Tyler Starkel, and Asha Vyas

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

By Amanda Ohlke & Courtney Peagler

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

By John Voiklis, Christine Reich, Bennett Attaway, Nicole LaMarca, and Elliott Bowen

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

By Megan DiRienzo and Nicole Smith

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

By Ben Jett

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 …
Reframing History at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

By Shelby E. Landmark

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

By Caroline Braden

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 …