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AAM Announces New Report on Museum Governance
For Immediate Release Museum Board Leadership 2024: A National Report Arlington, VA—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released findings from Museum … -
AAM Welcomes Six New Board Members and New Board Leadership
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 six leading professionals from the museum field have been newly … -
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 33 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 2 first time accreditations and 31 reaccreditation awards made at … -
AAM Recognizes 13 Individuals and 10 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 … -
Hundreds of Advocates Meeting in Washington, DC with Members of Congress on Museums Advocacy Day 2024
For Immediate Release Washington, DC — More than 300 staff, students, board members, volunteers, supporters, and independent professionals who work for and with museums travelled to Washington, DC, from across the country to advocate for … -
Marilyn Jackson Named the New President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA—After a comprehensive national search, Marilyn Jackson has been named the next President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums. Jackson will assume her role on April 22, 2024. Marilyn is currently … -
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 43 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 2 first time accreditations and 41 reaccreditation awards made at … -
AAM Announces Excellence in DEAI Steering Committee Members
For Immediate Release: Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, has announced the members of its Excellence in DEAI Steering Committee. These individuals … -
AAM Appoints Six New Accreditation Commissioners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON, VA — The Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Jorge Zamanillo, has announced today the appointment of six new accreditation commissioners who will begin their … -
New Standards for Museums with Native American Collections (SMNAC) Now Available
New Document Calls for Equitable Partnership Between Museums and Native Communities For immediate release SANTA FE, NM/ARLINGTON, VA—Today, the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announced the …
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