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A New Way to See: Looking at museums through the eyes of the blind
Let’s talk about accessibility. In the twenty-first century era of inclusivity, museums are working towards making the visitor experience a more positive and unique one, as part of efforts to increase the number of visitors to museums. In … -
Taking a Stand: Prisons Today, The Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Award Winner
The Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site’s Prisons Today: Questions in the Age of Mass Incarceration exhibition won first place in the 2017 Excellence in Exhibition award presented jointly by the following Professional Networks … -
Access For All: How three museums pushed the boundaries of accessibility to connect with wider audiences.
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2017 issue of Museum magazine. For more than 25 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a watershed piece of civil rights legislation, has helped various public … -
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion FAQ: AAM’s Annual Meeting Initiatives
At AAM, we’ve been busy working to integrate diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) into all of our practices, procedures, and programs. As you may remember, last year our chief of staff, Brooke Leonard, reported out on how … -
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Latest Stories from AAM
Museums and Censorship: A 2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story
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Alliance Blog
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, …
Accessibility by Design: Empowering Staff for Human-Centered Change
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On-Demand Programs
What does it mean to build a truly human-centered museum? This webinar supports staff at …
October Advocacy Alert: Smithsonian Protection Bill, Member Week Advocacy Programming, and more
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Advocacy Alert
Advocacy Alert – October 2, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Smithsonian Protection …