Inviting local, state, and federal elected officials and their staff members in to your museum is a powerful way to show them the unique work museums do – from world-class exhibitions to working with local students and community members on critical life skills. As the world embraces new realities and ways of doing business, federal, state, and local legislators are eager to connect with the constituents and communities they represent across all available platforms and venues.

Since 2012, the national, field-wide #InviteCongress effort has encouraged and empowered museums of all types and sizes to invite their federal, state, and local legislators and stakeholders in to the museum for a firsthand look at the powerful work of museums and museum professionals. Elected officials are engaging in in-person and virtual events and meetings with constituents and AAM encourages museums to take advantage of impactful in-person, virtual, or telephone opportunities to connect with legislators. As Congress actively considers funding and other issues affecting museums, it is critical that museum advocates continue to make the case for federal, state, and local support for museums to legislators.

It is a critical time to engage with the elected officials and stakeholders that represent your museum. Use the Alliance’s step-by-step How-To Guide to get started today, and don’t forget to use #InviteCongress with your posts on social media!

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