aam2019 – American Alliance of Museums

Conferencing While Introverted

By Hannah Hethmon

Something that I hear a lot of first-time museum conference attendees say is that they’re worried about being an introvert in such a demanding, extroverted environment. So I thought, for my official blog post as a 2019 Social Media …
An International Experience at #AAM2019

By Angela Gala

After moving back to Europe from America in 2016, I had never been able to come visit until last month. That’s when I flew all the way to New Orleans to attend this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and …
What Happened at #AAM2019? Let Our Social Media Journalists Fill You In

By Joseph O'Neill

Each year, AAM invites a group of passionate museum professionals who are active and skilled on social media to attend the Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo as Social Media Journalists. Like any other attendees, they follow their curiosity …
Financial Sustainability Is Everyone’s Responsibility

By Laura Lott

Prepared Remarks of Laura L. Lott President & CEO of the American Alliance of Museums Opening General Session of the 2019 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo May 20, 2019 Good morning and welcome to the 2019 AAM Annual Meeting, the largest …
Follow #AAM2019 From Anywhere

By Joseph O'Neill

Nothing beats the in-person experience of AAM’s Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo: meeting colleagues, hearing ideas straight from the source in sessions, and checking out the intriguing displays from exhibitors. But social media adds …
Read Up on Financial Sustainability for #AAM2019

By Joseph O'Neill

This year’s AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo carries the theme of “Sustaining Vibrant Museums,” a nod to financial sustainability. While financial sustainability might sound like a specialized concern, only relevant to …
Meet the #AAM2019 Social Media Journalists

By Cecelia Walls

Selected from a stellar pool of applicants who are passionate about museums, social activism, sustainability, diversity, and social media, this year’s cohort of social media journalists are truly inspiring. Each of these unique …
New Insight and Inspiration at #AAM2019

By Cecelia Walls

Watch this video to see how attending the AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo helps you gain new insights and inspiration to move forward in your work. We hope you will join us May 19–22 for the 2019 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in …
New Ideas and Knowledge at #AAM2019

By Cecelia Walls

Watch this video to see how attending the AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo helps spark new ideas and build knowledge you can apply back home. We hope you will join us May 19–22 for the 2019 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in New …
Build Lifelong Friendships at #AAM2019

By Cecelia Walls

Watch this video to see how attending the AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo helps you connect with others in the field and build lifelong friendships. We hope you will join us May 19–22 for the 2019 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in …