Institutional Evolution: How Monticello faced and interpreted a legacy of slavery
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Museum Magazine
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2013 edition of the Museum magazine. A statue of Thomas Jefferson stands before a curved wall. A sculpture of the nation’s …
When a Private Museum Has Massive Public Support
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Center for the Future Of Museums Blog
Even before the 2008 financial collapse only 56 percent of museums received support from local government, and that funding made up about 10 percent of their overall operating budget. The …
Soundtrack for an Equitable Conference
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Alliance Blog
Cradled in soulful New Orleans, the 2019 American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting offered a variety of new sights and sounds in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United …
Full Spectrum: Addressing the Needs of Kids with Autism
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Museum Magazine
This article originally appeared in the March/April 2011 edition of the Museum magazine. An average sixth-grade class is touring your galleries. Most of the children are only mildly …
The Museum Sector and the Paris Agreement
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Alliance Blog
Sarah Sutton is principal of Sustainable Museums, a museum consultancy. She is also a member of the PIC-Green Professional Network. The very day President Donald Trump announced that the …
Handheld and Expansive: Mobile platforms help museums foster better visitor experiences.
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Museum Magazine
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The opportunities to expand museum experiences through mobile devices …
Time to Partner Up
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Museum Magazine
When you build relationships with other community groups, your small museum can reach its full potential. My tenure at The Lewes Historical Society began what seems like a lifetime ago: on …
Planning for Sustainable Success Fundraising Management in a Changing World
This is a recorded session from the 2020 AAM Virtual Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Presenters: Donna McGinnis, President & CEO, Naples Botanical Garden and Kate Brueggemann, VP, …
Invitation to Introspection
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Museum Magazine
The Exploratorium’s free, outdoor exhibition helped people understand the factors that contribute to both compassion and po…
The Top Ten Alliance Blog Posts of 2023
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Alliance Blog
2023 was a year of deep reflection for museums, both inward and outward. Facing continued disruptions from the long tail of the pandemic—especially to staffing, attendance, and finances—the …
Wild Times: In which social service nonprofits save the day.
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Future Forecasting
Introduction to This Scenario A wild card scenario explores the kind of low-probability, high-impact event that can disrupt the best-laid plans. Though you shouldn’t obsess about these …
Navigating Partisan Tensions
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On-Demand Programs: Future of Museums
This recording is from the Future of Museums Summit held November 1-2, 2023. The ongoing nationwide political climate and the evolving “culture wars” are resonating deeply …