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Fighting Apathy at the Japanese American National Museum
The Japanese American National Museum’s Democracy Center promotes unity among people of all backgrounds. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a …
Search History: Enhancing museum collection access and reducing bias through public input in digital catalogues
Including the public in digital catalogue descriptions will improve access to museum collections and help remove bias. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 …
A Controversy of Monumental Proportions at the Kent State Memorial
The Kent State memorial commemorating the May 4, 1970, shootings has been polarizing since its inception. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a …
A primer for cultivating more inclusive attitudes among the public.
A primer for cultivating more inclusive attitudes among the public. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. The following …
Philosophy of Choice: What if visitors could choose their own intellectual pathways in museum exhibitions?
What if visitors could choose their own intellectual pathways in museum exhibitions? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of …
Message from the President: The Curious Life
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Hello, Museum readers! I’m delighted to address you for the first time as AAM’s new …
Point of View: The Museum and the Mind
The field of neuroarts is documenting how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the body, brain, and behavior. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June …
Designing a Watershed Experience at the Ontario Museum of History and Art
With its exhibition on water, the Ontario Museum of History and Art aims to educate and empower its community and address its wellbeing. This article originally appeared …
Probing Grief at Historic House Museums
Historic house museums can connect their physical spaces with personal experiences, including grief. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of …
Supporting Those Who Care at the Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art has partnered with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to better prepare medical students. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s …
Creating Restorative Moments at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo’s Hope & Healing offers uplifting community experiences for people facing life-altering challenges. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 …
Partnering for Community Healing and Change at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Museums can play a role in destigmatizing addiction disorder. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. What inspires a …