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Beyond Compliance at the McClung Museum

At the McClung Museum, a NAGPRA assessment strengthens collaboration with Native Nations on a current and future …

What Endures at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is committed to voluntary returns when morally, ethically, or commonsensically…

The Yaqui Case at the National Museums of World Culture

In 2022, the National Museums of World Culture in Sweden returned ceremonial items to the Indigenous Yaquis…

Point of View: Letting the Outside In

When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …

A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial

The US Semiquincentennial is an opportunity for museums and cultural institutions to bring people together in the quest for liberty, equality, a…

A Mini Master Class in Museum Advocacy

Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…

A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions

The Denver arts and cultural community has built an ecosystem that encourages voters to fund its work, one penny…

Collective Action with the California Association of Museums

Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …

Meeting an Educational Need at the William King Museum of Art

To reach rural schools, staff at the William King Museum of Art get in the Va…

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