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Twenty-six organizations have gained accolades in the 21st annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release July 8, 2020 – Twenty-six organizations have gained accolades in the 21st annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM’s) Media & Technology Professional Network. …
2019 Award Winner for Innovation in Museum Education: Wa kuk wa jimor (“Canoe of One Community”)

By Allyn Lord

The EdCom Award for Innovation in Museum Education recognizes, encourages, and celebrates new, creative ways of engaging with audiences. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History’s approach to collaborating with the local Marshallese …
Making it all about Them: the New Bedford Whaling Museum High School Apprenticeship Program

By Christina Turner

Each year AAM’s Education Committee (EdCom) Professional Network recognizes outstanding museum educators and supporters, programs and resources that exemplify excellence. The 2018 Award of Excellence in Programming was received by the New …
Four Museums Recognized for Sustainability by American Alliance of Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – Four museums have been recognized with the 2017 Sustainability Excellence Award (SEA), presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire …

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