-
National Survey Reveals Alarming Downturn: Museums Face Worst Financial Outlook Since Pandemic
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA–The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released its annual report on the current state of United States museums. … -
AAM Statement on the Theft of the Oakland Museum of California’s Collection
For Immediate Release We were deeply saddened to learn of the theft of approximately 1,000 objects from the Oakland Museum of California’s collection storage facility. This significant loss reverberates throughout the entire museum … -
Info Sheet: How Government Shutdowns Impact Museums and the Cultural Sector
September 30, 2025 This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available 11/13/25 Update: Government Shutdown Ends: This week, Congress passed and the President signed into law a bill to end the government shutdown. … -
American Alliance of Museums and Coalition Partners File Amicus Brief to Protect IMLS from Unlawful Dismantling
For Immediate Release Rhode Island–Today, after months of coordinated preparation, AAM and a broad coalition of leading library, museum, and cultural organizations, along with the nation’s largest labor union of cultural workers, … -
AAM Statement on the Growing Threats of Censorship Against U.S. Museums
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA–Today, the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum field, issued a statement in response to the growing threats of censorship against U.S. … -
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 48 Museums Achieve This Distinction
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 8 first time accreditation and 40 reaccreditation awards made … -
Statement on the Tragedy Outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC
The American Alliance of Museums mourns the tragic and senseless loss of life that occurred outside the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, … -
AAM Welcomes New Board Leadership and Seven New Board Members
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced new board leadership and seven newly elected members. Appointed as … -
AAM Recognizes 8 Individuals and 4 Institutions for Exemplary Work in the Museum Field
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced the individuals, programs, and … -
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 35 Museums Achieve This Distinction
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 4 first time accreditation and 31 reaccreditation awards made at the …
Press Release
Latest Stories from AAM
November Advocacy Alert: Take Action on IMLS Funding Legislation Vote, National Survey Reveals Alarming Downturn, and more
Category:
Advocacy Alert
Advocacy Alert – November 14, 2025 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: URGENT ACTION …
Data for Sustaining Hope in Uncertain Times
Category:
On-Demand Programs
Transcript Susie Wilkening: Good afternoon or good morning, depending where you are …
Social Experiences and Museums, Part Four: A 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story
Category:
Alliance Blog
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, …