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Right to Rest
Category: Exhibition JournalThis article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2025) Vol. 44 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. Alma Thomas (1891–1978) was an American artist, educator, and community … -
Green Trends in Museum Retail
Category: Alliance BlogAs a seamless extension of the museum experience and a culmination of the exhibitions on view, the museum store is uniquely poised to reinforce an institution’s mission and values. For … -
Designing a Museum Volunteer Program
Introducing a new edition! This toolkit has helped hundreds of museum professionals create successful and sustainable volunteer programs. Now in its second edition, you too can get the … -
Twenty Innovative Program Ideas for Small Museums
The tips below were shared by Ann Bennett, Allison Schell, Kenny Libben, Susan Goganian, and several audience members during the 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums Are Thriving! session … -
AAM Membership Cards
We’ve updated our membership card system based on your feedback! Digital cards – now instant and always current: Your digital membership card is now available directly in your Member … -
Spring 2025: The Ethics Issue – Preview
In this issue: Share your thoughts about this issue of Exhibition! About Exhibition Published twice a year, the journal offers 128 pages of thought-provoking articles, exhibition … -
Futurist Friday: Internet Fail
Category: Center for the Future of Museums BlogFuturist Friday is a series of occasional posts featuring recommending reading, viewing or listening resources to expand your thinking and fuel your forecasting. When I teach forecasting … -
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 … -
Beyond the Four-Legged Chicken
Category: Museum MagazineThis article originally appeared in the July/August 2010 edition of Museum magazine. A History of Museum Registration In 1881, an important moment occurred in the history of registration. … -
The Promise and Peril of AI: A Q&A with Marion Carré
Category: Alliance BlogIn 2023, I found myself on a list of museum “influencers”—thank you, Blooloop—alongside Marion Carré. Carré is the CEO and cofounder of Ask Mona, a company that helps cultural …
