Join Center for the Future of Museums’ director Elizabeth Merritt for Future Chats—a new conversation series on trends, news, and the implications for our sector. The first Future Chat is August 14: 🌍 Climate change impacts museums, communities, and humanity. As trusted institutions, museums can help mitigate outcomes with informed action and planning. "Coping with Climate Risk" will feature Marcy Rockman, an expert in climate change and cultural heritage, discussing with Elizabeth how museum professionals can stay updated on climate risk and action, reduce their climate impact, and help their communities adapt. A guided group discussion will follow for participants, so don't miss this chance to join the discussion live! 🔗 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/eRDQYSab
American Alliance of Museums
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Arlington, VA 70,149 followers
Champion Museums. Nurture Excellence.
About us
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Since 1906, AAM has been championing museums through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward. AAM’s Alliance of 35,000 museums and museum professionals seeks to better our communities, and our world, through collaborative human-centered experiences, education, and connection to histories, cultures, the natural world, and one another. Stay in touch: ✉️ aam-us.org/subscribe
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http://www.aam-us.org
External link for American Alliance of Museums
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1906
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2451 Crystal Drive
Suite 1005
Arlington, VA 22202, US
Employees at American Alliance of Museums
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The latest museum jobs are here! 🔍 Educator, K-12 and Family Programs, Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago ▪️ Associate Curator of Indigenous History, Museum of the Rockies ▪️ Senior Curator, Montana Historical Society, and more. Find your next role browsing JobHQ! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dAyB237 When your museum is hiring, get the widest visibility by listing on the largest museum field job board in the US. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJp46WV
150 Museum Jobs on AAM's JobHQ | August 5, 2024
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Education scholars suggest we may not be fully considering the broader impact of our education programs. Learning extends beyond skill acquisition—it shapes personal development, relationships, and community well-being. 📚🌱 The Wallace Foundation-sponsored report details a framework known as connected learning, and offers valuable insights into enhancing your impact on personal development, relationships, community well-being, and more. Read the article to discover how you can apply this framework to strengthen the effectiveness of museum programming. https://lnkd.in/e4WbunMG
What Can Museums Learn from the Connected Learning Framework?
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How well-documented are your museum's collections? 🗂️ Our comprehensive bundle of museum collections management forms ensures systematic and efficient record-keeping for each item. Customize your forms using these templates to enhance: 🛡️ Risk management 🔍 Research support 🔓 Transparency and much more within your institution. Members: Download these essential templates today, and customize them with your museum’s branding and procedures! All can preview the resource: https://bit.ly/3YrG2mF
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WATCH: The National Archive for Data on Arts Culture (NADAC) hosted a webinar in May to explain key findings from three surveys: the Art Museum Staff Demographic Survey, the Art Museum Black Trustee Survey, and the Art Museum Director Survey. Liam Sweeney, a Senior Analyst at Ithaka S+R, explained what these sources say about the state of art museums today, exploring topics like staff diversity, governance, and leadership. The recording is available here: https://lnkd.in/ewExFmbY The presentation explores studies conducted by Ithaka S+R in partnership with AAM, the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), and the Black Trustee Alliance for Art Museums (BTA). NADAC is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Explore more of this data: https://lnkd.in/eCbmDu5N
Data Dive into Art Museums: Staff Demographics & Leadership Insights
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📅 We've begun crafting next year’s Editorial Calendar for Museum magazine, and we want your input! Drop your ideas in the comments below. We’re looking for your innovative ideas and insights into which potential issue topics will help shape relevant, engaging content through the magazine for the broad scope of the museum field. Whether it's trends 📈, emerging topics 🌟, or unique case studies 📚, we want to hear what matters most to you and your organization. Be a part of shaping Museum magazine's 2025 editorial focus!
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📉 Only 16% of young people are proud to live in America, a recent Morning Consult poll reveals. Amid this decline of trust in American institutions and calls to speak on contemporary social issues, the Japanese American National Museum has revitalized the Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. The center's diverse programming and fellowships tackle apathy and polarization by fostering dialogue on critical issues like race, climate change, and social justice through innovative programs and community partnerships. Learn more about this effort in a free article from Museum magazine: https://lnkd.in/e3frguuA 📚 Want even more stories like this? Museum Magazine is a benefit for AAM members. Become a member today to receive all future issues, and unlock access to thousands of resources for members in the AAM Member Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/dhhMsCQ
Fighting Apathy at the Japanese American National Museum
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Curious about your museum's impact on areas such as health, well-being, and education? Apply to the Museum Social Impact in Practice (MSIIP) initiative by August 15! This initiative, led by AAM and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, goes beyond traditional metrics to measure how museums can have an impact on their community's needs. MSIIP, a free, year-long program and community of practice, is ideal for museums of all sizes, types, and geographic locations in the US that believe social and community impact is central to their sustainability. Find out how your museum can apply to join the cohort: https://lnkd.in/e5wVHfVQ
Museum Social Impact in Practice
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently announced the fiscal year 2024 recipients of its 21st Century Museum Professionals Program. These exceptional institutions received grant awards for projects aimed at preparing the museum workforce to address contemporary museum challenges through professional development, training, recruitment, and sharing best practices. https://lnkd.in/eQfGKkYS Congratulations to the following eight institutions for being awarded a total of $2 million in this funding cycle: 🌟Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) 🌟Vermont Historical Society 🌟Science Museum of Minnesota 🌟Georgia O'Keeffe Museum 🌟Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 🌟Historic New England 🌟Five Colleges, Inc. 🌟Oglebay Good Zoo (Wheeling Park Commission) We look forward to seeing the incredible impact these institutions will make! 🎉
IMLS Awards $2 Million through 21st Century Museum Professionals Program
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Though many mental health advocates say content warnings can prevent overwhelming reactions to sensitive content, museums have been slow to embrace them, possibly because of common misconceptions about them. 🔍 In this article, learn why content warnings matter, how to implement them effectively, and how they can enhance visitor experiences: https://lnkd.in/gFwxK4S6
Content Warnings in Museums and Galleries: Taking a Proactive Approach
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