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On-Demand Programs: Digital Programming

How do we bring our museums into the 21st century, equipping them to survive in an increasingly data-driven society? These AAM programs cover a variety of topics related to digital programming.

On-demand programs are free to Individual, Ally, Industry, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Members. Be sure to log in to your membership account to access these programs.

The Longevity Strategy Designing Sustainable Digital Content

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Museums often create great digital content that lasts only until the funding runs out or the point person moves on. How can we create digital platforms and programs that will last? This …

Putting AI to Work in the Museum

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By American Alliance of Museums
This recording is from the Future of Museums Summit held November 1-2, 2023. How can artificial intelligence amplify the power and impact of museums? Hear from staff and researchers using …

Tech Talk: Microsoft’s Library & Museum Digital Transformation Framework

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By American Alliance of Museums
This is a recorded Tech Talk from the 2020 AAM Virtual Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Presented by Microsoft Transcript Catherine Devine: Hi everyone, my name is Catherine Devine and …

Pivoting Your Programming: Virtual and Other Unique Options for Small Museums

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By American Alliance of Museums
This is a recorded session from the 2020 AAM Virtual Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Learn more about how small museums are continuing to connect with their audiences, even when COVID‐19 …

The Great Pivot: Transitioning from In‐Person to Virtual Fundraising Events at your Museum

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By American Alliance of Museums
This is a recorded session from the 2020 AAM Virtual Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Museum development professionals are canceling in‐person fundraising events as impacts of COVID‐19 …

Considering AR or VR? Learn What We Learned from Our Projects and Visitors!

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By American Alliance of Museums
Embarking on an augmented or virtual reality project can be daunting. Learn what to watch out for, account for, and steer toward so you can avoid (or at least prepare for) problems that may …

Data Driven Society

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By American Alliance of Museums
Watch this keynote from the two-day convening titled, "Museums and New Intelligences," hosted by the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami, Florida. Surya Mattu, artist, engineer, and investigative …

Immersive Storytelling at The New York Times

By Maureen Towey
Watch this keynote from the two-day convening titled, "Immersion in Museums: AR, VR or Just Plain R?," hosted by the Detroit Institu…

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By Adam Rozan
Category: Alliance Blog
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Museum Philanthropy & Fundraising Tipsheet

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By American Alliance of Museums
Category: Financial Sustainability
This tipsheet summarizes the transcript of a webinar presented by Charles Katzenmeyer, Eowyn Bates, Amy Burt, Shannon Joern, and Ginevra Ranney. It was developed with the help of ChatGPT. …

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