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What Is Lost and Found in Translation
Two years into his work, an editor at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago reflects on the institution’s bilingual transformation. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of … -
Reframing History at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site now has a disability-affirming interpretation of FDR’s life after polio. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2025 issue, a benefit of … -
Special Screening of Repatriation Documentary at AAM 2025
I’m excited to announce that AAM has arranged a special showing of the 2024 documentary Dahomey at the upcoming AAM Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. Dahomey, directed by French Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop, explores the repatriation of 26 … -
Questions for Museum Leaders to ask Federal Grant & Program Managers
1. Understanding How Recent Executive Orders Affect Funding 2. Compliance & Eligibility Adjustments 3. Future Funding & Long-Term Planning What steps should we be taking now to position the museum for future funding opportunities? … -
Museums Advocacy Day 2025 Welcome Remarks
Good morning—I’m Marilyn Jackson, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums and I’m happy to welcome you to the 17th annual Museums Advocacy Day. AAM was founded 119 years ago with the mission of connecting the field so … -
In the Line of Duty: Supporting and Training Frontline Museum Staff
The American Alliance of Museums offers the following information as guidance. Thank you to Dorothy Svgdik and Samantha Doolin for their review and critique of the content. The information shared here is based on the best available … -
Imprint Series: Facing Change Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
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Imprint Series: Excellence And Equity The Public Dimension of Museums
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