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9 Colossal Exhibit Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
A Comprehensive Tipsheet to Thoughtful Curation, Engaging Exhibits, and How to Limit Headaches When Bringing Museum Experiences to Life. This tipsheet was developed by Elizabeth Skrabonja of EK SKRABONJA Exhibition Design and Shawn Jeffas, … -
10 Tips for Creating an Engaging Museum Website
The American Alliance of Museums offers the following information from Francesca Parker, Director of Project Management at Purple Rock Scissors. The information shared here is based on the best available information as of publication. … -
Tips for Creating Accessible Museums: Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
The American Alliance of Museums offers the following information from Violet Rose Arma, Curatorial Assistant & Administrative Support, University of Arizona Museum of Art. The information shared here is based on the best available … -
Supporting the Mental Health of Museum Staff Tipsheet
The American Alliance of Museums offers the following guidance from Ann Fortescue, Executive Director, International Museum of Art & Science. It is adapted from a blog post and subsequent roundtable discussion she led on the topic at … -
Sustainable Exhibition Design & Construction Toolkit
Don’t Worry about “Perfect.” Work towards “Better.” Few museums have the resources to follow all of these guidelines. Don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed. Start with low-hanging fruit. Learn more with each project and make each project … -
Museums and Responding in Times of Crisis
In recent years, museums have responded to a range of current events—from war and national movements to climate change and gun violence—in many ways, from statements to public programming and special exhibits. With a growing emphasis on … -
The Value of Traveling Exhibits
This infographic shows some of the important ways that traveling exhibits provide financial, educational, and mission support for the museum. The Value of Traveli… -
Curator Core Competencies
Curator Core Competencies is a comprehensive statement of the areas in which curators work, the duties they perform, and the applied skills that they must all possess to be successful in today’s profession. It defines who we are, what we … -
Working with Independent Museum Professionals
This guide was developed by the former American Alliance of Museums’ Independent Museum Professionals Network in partnership with the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists by MJ Hagan, Principal of MJH Collections … -
Independent Museum Professionals: Principles of Professional Practice
Revised in 2020, these Principles of Professional Practice for Independent Museum Professionals provide a set of values that range from working with professional integrity and cultivating professional client relationships, to writing …
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Press Release
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Tracking Trust in Museums: 2026 Update
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Center for the Future of Museums Blog
CFM’s summer dive into artificial intelligence has included scenarios of potential …