See how several museums have started with the basic economic or educational impact statement template and personalized it for their museum or organization with key data, graphics, and formatting. E…| American Alliance of Museums
Museums play an essential role in cultural and social life across the US. They tell our stories, preserve our heritage, interpret the past, and explore the future. In this way, museums enrich our l…| American Alliance of Museums
The SxSW Innovation conference describes itself as “an opportunity for the global community of creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences.” In plain English, it is the biggest, baddest festival of creative geekiness in the whole wide world. When I presented […]| American Alliance of Museums
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA–Today, the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum field, issued a statement in response to the growing threats of censorship against U.S. museums: Our country’s 22,000 museums are cornerstones of their communities and are among the most trusted institutions in American life. They […]| American Alliance of Museums
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2021 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the survey partners with individual museums to research their audiences and yield insights about their behaviors and preferences, both on an institutional and national level. Interested […]| American Alliance of Museums
Exploring the impact of executive orders, actions, and policies on museum income streams and business models This resource from the Alliance’s Center for the Future of Museums analyzes the im…| American Alliance of Museums
Advocacy Alert – August 8, 2025 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Take Action: Tell Congress to Protect Museum Funding Congress has been moving forward on FY26 funding for the federal government. In July, the Senate released its version of the bill that contains funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Senate […]| American Alliance of Museums
This curated collection of lesson plans and book lists on Jewish identity, history, and culture was sourced from Jewish museums and educational nonprofits nationwide. It is designed to support K–12 teachers in bringing Jewish perspectives into secular classroom settings.| American Alliance of Museums
This Field Guide from CAJM and IMLS offers strategies for museums to counter antisemitism and hate, drawn from the 2024 “Museums Respond” summit. It provides tools, themes, and prompts to help museums serve as inclusive, democratic spaces for dialogue and resilience. Ask ChatGPT| American Alliance of Museums
Couldn’t make it to Los Angeles this spring for the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo? Wishing you could replay a session that’s been on your mind ever since? Good news! A select number of recorded sessions are now available to AAM members in the Resource Library. Following the Annual Meeting’s theme of “Museums & Trust,” […]| American Alliance of Museums
Effective advocacy is not a “one and done” activity. It is a continuous process, rather than something you do only when an issue is urgent. Join Brandy Dillingham, AAM’s Director of Advocacy and Alexandra Coon, Executive Director of the Massillon Museum to learn more about year-round advocacy, building relationships with your lawmakers and their staff, […]| American Alliance of Museums
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 8 first time accreditation and 40 reaccreditation awards made at the June 2025 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, 1122 are currently accredited. Through a rigorous process […]| American Alliance of Museums
This is a recorded session from the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. AI is used to generate marketing graphics, design websites, curate exhibi…| American Alliance of Museums
I love finding examples of museums that use their resources to boost the fortunes of makers, craftspeople and local businesses. The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center fostering Native-led…| American Alliance of Museums
Jump to: About Invite Congress Why Officially Sign Up How-To Guide Key Tips and Advice for your Meetings or Visits Sample Timeline for Visits Additional Information and Resources About Invite Congr…| American Alliance of Museums
Engaging your museum’s supporters and the public in museum advocacy can be a critical way to share the impacts recent Executive Orders have had on the museum field and garner support for your museu…| American Alliance of Museums
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Charitable giving may fluctuate year to year, tourism ebbs and flows, your museum’s endowment will perform better some years than others. That’s normal and expected, and nonprofits have traditional…| American Alliance of Museums
Welcome to part three of my exploration of the current and potential future impacts of presidential orders and actions on museums’ income streams and business models. If you’re joining midstream, y…| American Alliance of Museums
This post is an advertorial written by an organization that serves the museum field. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by the authors and those providing comments are theirs alone and do…| American Alliance of Museums
Your voice matters. Members of Congress carefully consider input from their constituents when making policy decisions and casting votes. See recent calls-to-action and stay up-to-date on opportunit…| American Alliance of Museums
Recent Executive Orders are having profound effects on communities, organizations, and museums. We know this brings uncertainty, and we’re here to help by providing updates and resources. We …| American Alliance of Museums
Advocacy Alert – June 13, 2025 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Invite Congress: Sign Up to Show Congress Firsthand the Value of Your Museum Act Now: Grow Congressional Support for Museums Ta…| American Alliance of Museums
Advocacy Alert: June 10, 2025 ALA v. Sonderling On June 6, 2025, in the case ALA v. Sonderling filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of the American Library Association and the American Federation o…| American Alliance of Museums
This is the second installment in a series of essays exploring the impact of executive orders and actions on museum income streams. It summarizes what we know about the immediate, accumulating effe…| American Alliance of Museums
State and federal lawmakers are in their home districts periodically throughout the year to connect and hear from their constituents. In this recorded webinar, learn about various ways you can enga…| American Alliance of Museums
March 26, 2025 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: IMLS Update Actions You Can Take Now Other Legislative Updates Advocacy Tip of the Month IMLS Update As a follow up to last week’s Advocacy Alert, we…| American Alliance of Museums
Watch: The World is Better Because of Museums Museums and the COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has inflicted profound damage on US museums, the vast majority of which are 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitab…| American Alliance of Museums
