The 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo isn’t just a conference—it’s your chance to explore the best of Los Angeles! Discover the city through ticketed experiences at JANM, Riverside Art Museum, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and many other museums. Program and registration: annualmeeting.aam-us.org

Who holds responsibility for preserving cultural heritage? In this foresight paper, Yoel Finkelman of Yad Vashem explores what a mission shared between individuals and institutions to safeguard textual heritage for the future might look like. Read more: aam-us.org/wp-content/upl…

Should museums prioritize efficiency—or something more? While businesses streamline, museums thrive on connection, creativity, and impact. Explore why resisting relentless efficiency can lead to greater resilience and deeper engagement: 🔗 aam-us.org/2025/03/12/aga…

The entire IMLS staff has been placed on administrative leave. America's museums, libraries, and communities are at risk of losing vital resources. We are in communication with partners and stakeholders to assess the sector's legal options. Full statement: aam-us.org/2025/03/31/aam…

Imagine a future where stolen artifacts might help reconnect descendants of enslaved people with communities in sub-Saharan Africa, helping heal the wounds of colonialism, in this speculative fiction paper:aam-us.org/wp-content/upl… Explore related papers: aam-us.org/programs/publi…

🎉 Congratulations to the 35 museums that received accreditation awards! Through a rigorous process of self-assessment and review by their peers, these museums demonstrated their quality and credibility to the public and our field. Read more: aam-us.org/2025/04/01/aam…

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on practical strategies for effective networking, collaboration, and professional growth at AAM 2025 or your next in-person conference! 📆 April 17 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/Conference-Con…

🎥Explore the journey of royal artifacts repatriated from France to Benin at AAM 2025! Dahomey, a documentary directed by Mati Diop, explores their impact on Benin's youth & prompts discussions on the role of museums in colonial histories. Learn more: aam-us.org/2025/03/24/spe…

April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth, and if your museum is looking for ways to honor and share the contributions of Arab Americans, our guide has you covered! Find resources and inspiration from museums nationwide: aam-us.org/programs/month…

The Mar/Apr 2025 issue of Museum explores how museums are evolving to become more accessible and inclusive for diverse audiences. Browse the articles: aam-us.org/programs/publi… Join or renew today to read all issues of Museum! aam-us.org/join

Recent Executive Orders are impacting museum grants. Stay proactive by using our list of key questions to open up a discussion w/ your grant managers to navigate possible funding changes effectively. ➡️ View the list: aam-us.org/2025/03/18/que…

Join us in welcoming Victoria Sanchez Perez to our team! As AAM’s Director of Membership, Victoria will oversee all aspects of the member lifecycle, from enhancing engagement and communications to overseeing membership benefits. Welcome, Victoria!

We are thrilled to recognize 8 individuals and 4 institutions with a 2025 AAM Award for exemplary work, leadership, and excellence within the museum field! 🏆 Discover more about each of the awardees and join us in congratulating them: aam-us.org/2024/03/19/aam…