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American Alliance of Museums Honors Smithsonian Latino Center with 2018 Award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that the …
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American Alliance of Museums Honors Joanne Jones-Rizzi with 2018 Award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

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American Alliance of Museums Honors Hallie Winter with 2018 Nancy Hanks Award

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Statement on Supreme Judicial Court Ruling in Berkshire Museum Case

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American Alliance of Museums Honors Kathleen McLean with 2018 Award for Distinguished Service to Museums

By Cecelia Walls

American Alliance of Museums Recognizes Excellence in Museum Educators and Programs

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American Alliance of Museums Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and 15 Museums Reaccredited

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New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More than Double Previous Estimates

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American Alliance of Museums Statement on the President’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2019

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Statement on Negotiated Agreement in Berkshire Museum Case

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Museum Leaders to Shine New Light on Learning Opportunities at 2018 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Phoenix May 6-9

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Statement on La Salle University Proposal to Deaccession Works of Art for Non-museum Investments

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