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Throwback Thursday: Revisiting the future workforce
Category: Center for the Future of Museums BlogThis week’s Dispatches from the Future of Museums features a story about a report from the Labor Department that shows the rate of volunteerism in the U.S,. is the lowest it has been … -
To the Top of the Case, To The Top of the Hall
Category: Center for the Future of Museums BlogNow Pack Away, Box Away, Move Away All! A visit from St. Entropy, who, like St. Bernard, comes to the rescue of those lost in the drifts. ‘Twas the Night before Christmas, with nothing to … -
Lessons in Co-Locating: A Q&A with the Denver Public Library and Denver Zine Library
Category: Alliance BlogWhile attending this year’s AAM Annual Meeting in Denver, I stopped by Denver Public Library’s Bob Ragland Branch to visit another, smaller library located within this branch: the Denver … -
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General What is the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)? The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community. Founded in … -
On the Power of Words
Category: Center for the Future of Museums BlogI’m still catching up with sessions I was unable to attend at the AAM conference in May. (Recordings are available here, and attendees were emailed a code that can be used for free … -
Attracting Visitors with User-Generated Content
Category: Alliance BlogIf I ever find myself with a few hours to spare, there’s no place I’d rather be than a museum. Visiting a new exhibit fills me with exhilaration, perspective, and knowledge. But in North … -
July/August 2024 Preview
In this issue: July/August 2024 issue By the Numbers: What Unites Us » For more on this topic, explore an introductory Data Story on civics, civil society, and museums from the Annual … -
Meet the Facing Change Senior Diversity Fellows
Category: Alliance BlogOnly nine short months have passed since AAM began its initiative Facing Change: Advancing Museum Board Diversity & Inclusion, which provides training, support, and resources to help … -
The Most Important Question to Ask in a Capital Campaign
Category: Alliance BlogNina Simon is the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and author of The Participatory Museum (2010), The Art of Relevance (2016) and the popular Museum 2.0 … -
Valuing and Creating Value: AAM’s Recent Internship Project
Category: Alliance BlogDo you enjoy reading Museum, the Alliance’s award-winning magazine? Well, if you do, we’re excited to tell you that we’ve been busy digitizing past feature articles and adding …
