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Hundreds of Advocates Meeting in Washington, DC with Members of Congress on Museums Advocacy Day 2025

For Immediate Release Washington, DC — Three hundred and fifty staff, students, board members, volunteers, supporters, and independent professionals who work for and with museums traveled …

AAM Welcomes Six New Board Members and New Board Leadership

For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that six leading …

AAM Recognizes 13 Individuals and 10 Institutions for Exemplary Work in the Museum Field

For immediate release ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today …

Hundreds of Advocates Meeting in Washington, DC with Members of Congress on Museums Advocacy Day 2024

For Immediate Release Washington, DC — More than 300 staff, students, board members, volunteers, supporters, and independent professionals who work for and with museums travelled to …

AAM Appoints Six New Accreditation Commissioners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ARLINGTON, VA — The Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Jorge Zamanillo, has announced today the appointment of six new …

New Standards for Museums with Native American Collections (SMNAC) Now Available

New Document Calls for Equitable Partnership Between Museums and Native Communities For immediate release SANTA FE, NM/ARLINGTON, VA—Today, the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the …

AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 29 Museums Achieve This Distinction

For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 2 first time …

Museum Field Attendance, Financial, Staffing Recovery to Take Years, New Survey Finds

For Immediate Release Arlington, VA—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released findings from the …

AAM Recognizes Six Individuals and Five Institutions for Exemplary Work in the Museum Field

For immediate release ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today …

AAM Announces Leadership Transition

Credited with leading transformational change, President and CEO Laura Lott steps down in June For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only …

AAM Welcomes Three New Board Members and New Board Leadership

For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that three leading …

AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 41 Museums Achieve This Distinction

For Immediate Release   Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced one first time …
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Less Stress, More Success: The Ultimate Tips for Vendor Collaboration 

A comprehensive tipsheet on working with vendors to ensure the final exhibit meets the museum’s objectives. This tip sheet was developed by Carrie Ericson, CEO of SpeedPro East Bay. The …

Clearwater Seeks Visionaries to Transform Library into Museum

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The city of Clearwater, Fla., is embarking on an exciting new venture to reimagine its iconic Main Library as more than just a place for books. With its expansive structure located on prime …

IMLS, NEH Grant Terminations

Grant Termination As noted in previous alerts, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has had its staff put on administrative leave with a lack of clarity on the status of …

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