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Remember the ‘A’ at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Beth Ann Balalaos

The Long Island Children’s Museum has focused on accessible programming for people with disabilities—and grown its audience along the way. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of …
Point of View: Follow the Leader

By Daniel J. Julius

What does effective decision-making look like in the museum environment? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Museum leaders are facing unprecedented challenges …
When Disaster Strikes at the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire

By Kristina L. Durocher

The unexpected closure of the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire shocked staff and supporters—and offers important insights for the field. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a …
Cultivating an Ecosystem of Care in the World of Museum Leadership

By Micah D. Parzen, Ph.D., J.D.

Tips on keeping sane in the insane world of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “I’m leaving, because with such a privileged role comes …
Point of View: Fearless Leadership for Uncertain Times

By Beth Tuttle

How current and emerging museum leaders can shift their mindset from fear to fierce. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Many of the cultural and nonprofit …
Message from the President: Listening Up

By Marilyn Jackson

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In my first few months as the President & CEO of AAM, I’ve been on a listening tour. I’ve taken as many meetings as I can …
Boldly Charting New Frontiers: Q&A with 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award Rising Stars Recipients

By American Alliance of Museums

The 2024 recipients of the Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Rising Stars discuss the future of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As the museum …
Group Dynamics: Strategies for Effective Board Relationships

By Matthew C. Naylor

The museum executive’s effective relationship with the board engenders healthy governance and strong organizations. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As I sat …
Message from the President: Museums for an Open Mind

By Marilyn Jackson

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. When I worked at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the audience surveys we conducted revealed a common sentiment: people …
Changing the Rules of Engagement: Evidence-based strategies for depolarization and civil discourse

By Coco Xu

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 …