Exhibition journal

Exhibition journal archive

Published twice a year, Exhibition offers 128 pages of thought-provoking articles, exhibition critiques, commentary, technical articles, and essays. Each issue is organized around a theme, such as the power of words, exhibitions and universal design, innovation and community relevance, and new media in exhibitions.


Spring 2020
Can Exhibitions Save the Planet?
Tackling Climate Change & Environmental Threats

Fall 2019
Bridging Divides

Spring 2019
Exhibition Making
The Behind-the-Scenes Process

Fall 2016
Coloring Outside the Lines
Exhibitions that Cross Boundaries

Spring 2016
The Power of Words Written, Spoken, and Designed

Archive Pre-2016:

Fall 2015
Creating An Inclusive Experience
Exhibitions and Universal Design

Fall 2013
New Media
Transforming museums, exhibitions, and visitors

Fall 2012
Navigating a changing economy
The new normal for museums?

Spring 2012
Traveling exhibitions
Where are they going?

Fall 2010
The International Project
A cultural journey

Fall 2005
Breaking the Mold Sessions from the 2005 AAM Conference (PDF)

Spring 2005
Exhibitions in Small Museums (PDF)

Fall 2002
Critics Choice (PDF)

Fall 2000
Critiquing Exhibits (PDF)
Meaning and Realties

Spring 2000
Rethinking the Exhibits Team (PDF)

Spring 1999
Managing Creativity (PDF)

Fall 1997
What are we doing? (PDF)

Issues from 1993 through Spring 1997 are not available.

Winter 1992 (PDF)

Winter 1991 (PDF)

Summer 1991 (PDF)

Winter 1990 (PDF)

Spring 1990 (PDF)

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