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Tackling the Truth

By Amanda Ohlke & Courtney Peagler

How three museums have successfully presented programs on difficult issues. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2025 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Historically, the public has viewed museums as trustworthy …
How Volunteer Programs Are Embracing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

By Elisa Kosarin, CVA

One of the most powerful ways for the public to engage with museums is not as visitors. It’s as volunteers. Here’s why: the volunteer experience is direct and immediate. Volunteers spend extensive time within their chosen museums, getting …

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