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Striving for Excellence in Exhibition Label Writing
Category: Alliance BlogIn just a few months, a quarter of the twenty-first century will be behind us. Much has changed in museums over that time. Some of that change has been brought on by technology and new ways … -
Excellence in Exhibition Label Writing Competition
2023 AAM Awards Update: To better highlight and celebrate the museum professional community in all its diversity, we are in the process of redesigning an awards program that aligns … -
Beyond the Label: Strategies for effective interactive media
Category: Museum MagazineThis article originally appeared in the July/August 2015 edition of Museum magazine. Creating digital interactive experiences in museums can be costly and time-consuming. Given the … -
Read the Winners of This Year’s Excellence in Exhibition Label Writing Competition
Category: Alliance BlogExhibition labels are a primary tool museums use to communicate with visitors, so every word (and punctuation mark!) counts. To underscore this, AAM’s Curators Committee sponsors a … -
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 … -
Handy Hobbies: Why diverse skillsets are an advantage to every institution
Category: Alliance BlogDiversity is a popular buzzword right now: diversity in staff, in teaching methods, and ideas. However, one aspect of diversity I have never heard mentioned is diversity in skillsets. It’s … -
¡Bienvenidos a Nuestro Museo!
Category: Center for the Future of Museums BlogWhat is the role of Spanish-language advertising or exhibit labels i… -
The Who, What, and Why of Storytelling in Museums
Category: On-Demand Programs: Engaging AudiencesWatch this conversation between Adina Langer, Gina J. Wouters, and Colleen Higginbotham as they discuss how to make museum storytelling as engaging a… -
Students Solve a History Mystery and Teach a Lesson in Collaboration
Category: Alliance BlogFourth and fifth graders at Silverton Elementary School reversed roles with teachers and set an example of how museums and schools can work together to broaden the telling of a community’s … -
Imprint Series: Video & Discussion Guides
The Museum Imprint Series reflects on some of the pivotal movements that shaped the US museum field over the past four decades, driving progress, inspiring promise, and nurturing …
