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September Advocacy Alert: Proposed OMB Rule Delayed, IMLS Museum Survey Released, Upcoming Civic Holidays, and more
Advocacy Alert – September 8, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Government Shutdown Averted, Proposed OMB Rule Delayed Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government at … -
August Advocacy Alert: Save the Date Museums Advocacy Day 2027, Take Action, Appropriations, and more
Advocacy Alert – July 31, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Webinar: What It’s Like to Participate in Museums Advocacy Day August 6 at 2 pm ET. Curious about Museums Advocacy Day? Whether you’re considering attending for the … -
Take Action to Protect the Independence of the Smithsonian Institution and America’s Museums
Advocacy Alert – July 20, 2026 AAM statement on the independence of the Smithsonian Institution and America’s museums Today, the American Alliance of Museums issued a statement in response to the Administration’s … -
July Advocacy Alert: Take Action on the Proposed Rule on Federal Grants, Invite Congress Next Month, and Upcoming Webinar
Advocacy Alert – July 1, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Take Action: Voice Your Concerns About the Proposed OMB Rule On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would negatively impact federal … -
A Foresight Take on Proposed Government Funding Regulations
Two weeks ago, we took one (more) step towards a future in which the risks of government funding might outweigh the benefits. On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a new proposed rule for the Regulation for Federal … -
June Advocacy Alert: Proposed OMB Grant Rules, Appropriations on the move, and Invite Congress
Advocacy Alert – June 8, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Proposed OMB Rule Impacting Grants On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would have negative impacts on federal grants across all … -
Speak Up for Museums This Week
Advocacy Alert – February 25, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Amplify Museum Voices This week, hundreds of your museum colleagues participated in Museums Advocacy Day in Washington, DC meeting with Congressional … -
Emerging Issues in Legislation
Forgive me for being biased, but I think Museums Advocacy Day is one of The Best Museum Events in the US every year. What’s not to like about hundreds of people descending on the Capitol to tell their representatives about the … -
When a Private Museum Has Massive Public Support
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 most recent financial analysis by Grantmakers in … -
Every Museum Has a Story to Tell: Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum
Who: Museums and elected officials around the country! What: Annual Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum week. When: August 12-16, or whenever your elected officials and staff can make it. Where: Your museum! Why: So elected officials can …
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