The Bookstore

The most informative and authoritative professional literature on every aspect of museum operations. 


Information Center

Customized research assistance and a collection of over 1,000 documents of sample policies, plans and forms from museums of all types and sizes.


Continuum of Excellence

Learn about steps you can take toward excellence.


Facilities and Risk Management

National standards and best practices are voluntary benchmarks against which museums measure their own performance. They also help policy makers, media, phil­anthropic organizations, donors and mem­bers of the public to assess museums’ achievements.  The Alliance shares standards on Facilities and Risk Management.

Facility Planning

This section addresses new buildings, expansions, feasibility studies and green building design.

Facility Management

This section provides resources on managing facilities and sites including green operations, office procedures and accessibility.

Risk Management

This section provides information on disaster planning and prevention, hazardous materials, security, theft and recovery.