direct costs – American Alliance of Museums

A Modest Proposal for Museum Collections: Apply the principle of direct costs for deaccessioning

By John Wetenhall

Some years ago, shortly before I assumed the directorship of the Ringling Museum of Art—the state art museum of Florida—the leader of the Florida Legislature declared, “I love Rubens.” The Ringling was widely known for its rare and …

Latest Stories from AAM

When Business Partners Become Advocates: Event Network at Museum Advocacy Day 2026

For over 15 years, Museums Advocacy Day has brought together museum professionals, …

Re-imagining Museums as Sites of Repair at AAM2026

Center for the Future of Museums Blog

How can museums use their significant assets: space, resources, art works, relationships, …

Digital Innovations in Collections Stewardship and Access at Jewish Museums

On-Demand Programs

This is a moderated discussion with two Jewish museum leaders who have used digital tools …

AAM Members get exclusive access to premium digital content including:

Featured articles from Museum magazine
Access to more than 1,500 resource listings from the Resource Center
Tools, reports, and templates for equipping your work in museums

Your current membership level does not allow you to access this content.

Upgrade Your Membership

Subscribe to our Newsletter!

Our weekly newsletter is packed with stories, resources, and information for museum people. Once you've completed the form below, confirm your subscription in the email sent to you.

If you are a current AAM member, please sign-up using the email address associated with your account.

Are you a museum professional? Yes No

Are you a current AAM member? Yes No

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription, and please add communications@aam-us.org to your safe sender list.