Museums, Health, and Wellness Compendium
For years, museums have demonstrated their public value as educational providers, community anchors, and stewards of our national heritage. They’ve also earned a reputation for driving …
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 …
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 …
60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Small Museums are Thriving!
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On-Demand Programs
This is a recorded session from the 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. In this fast-paced and dynamic session, four small museum professionals showcase how small museums – which face …
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, …
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 …
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…