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Museums as Economic Engines

Museums play an essential role in cultural and social life across the US. They tell our stories, preserve our heritage, interpret the past, and explore the future. In this way, museums …
By Robert Stein

Interested in International Museum Partnerships? Download the Museums Connect Evaluation Report

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By American Alliance of Museums

Study: Visits to science centers spark interest in science

By Experience AZ, AZ Big Media

Museums as Economic Engines: Infographics Released!

By Robert Stein

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar: Creating Early Interventions to Prevent Deaccessioning Crises

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By American Alliance of Museums

Museums and Public Opinion

By Robert Stein

Museum Board Leadership 2017

By Robert Stein

Museum Alliance, Mellon Foundation Team Up on New Economic Report

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By American Alliance of Museums

Landmark Museum Governance Survey: CEOs and Board Chairs Identify Areas for Improvement

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By American Alliance of Museums

Stand for Your Mission

By Robert Stein

Building the Future of Education

By Elizabeth Merritt

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