
Exhibitions
Exhibitions presenting objects and information in a linear or narrative experience are one of the primary functions of museums. Producing them successfully requires a phased process of planning, development, design, and installation. Browse dozens of resources below on navigating each of these phases.

NEW IN 2025
Exhibition Journal is becoming an AAM Member Benefit
Exhibition is AAM’s bi-annual peer-reviewed journal of museum exhibition theory and practice, packed with insights on developments in exhibition practice and award-winning designs. In 2025, Exhibition will go fully digital and become a benefit of AAM membership, growing from a reach of 1,000 subscribers to nearly 70,000 people who can access the publication through their individual or institutional membership.
Each issue is organized around a theme, such as the power of words, exhibitions and universal design, innovation and community relevance, and new media in exhibitions.

Access Exhibitions Sample Documents with a Tier 3 Museum Membership
Become an AAM Tier 3 Museum Member to access sample documents key to exhibitions, including exhibition policies, procedures, and agreements.