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The American Alliance of Museums is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. Become an AAM member 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Latest Accreditation Awards Announced! Thirty-three museums achieve Accreditation and Re-accreditation. Learn more. The Impact of Museums 726,000 American jobs are supported by the museum field $50 Billion is contributed to the U.S. economy each year by museums 35,000 museums are in all communities across the U.S., with 20% in rural areas 96% of Americans want legislators to maintain or increase federal funding for museums Highlights TrendsWatch: Navigating a Volatile Future This year the report explores volatility—strategic foresight parlance for the speed of change. That speed has been increasing exponentially in recent decades. Learn more New Resource: Annual Report Template AAM Member Benefit Crafting an annual report is a journey of reflection and aspiration. We’ve developed a template that encapsulates the essence of what an annual report can embody. It’s a starting point, a canvas awaiting your unique story. Download the template Save the Date The Future of Museums Summit will be back in 2024! Mark your calendars for October 29-30. Save the date New Issue of Museum Magazine Out Now AAM Member Benefit The 2024 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Baltimore is May 16-19! The May/June issue brings you an in-depth look into many of the deep insights, ideas, and exploration that will be at the Annual Meeting. Preview the issue for insights on personal, organizational, and societal wellbeing that are at the crux of the 2024 annual meeting theme, Thriving Museums, Healthy Communities . Members now have access to the digital copy. Not a member? Join today or purchase a subscription to Museum . Browse the new issue Popular Resources The Best Museum Cafés and Restaurants, According to Museum People Chatting About Museums with ChatGPT The Art of Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Tips for Creating Accessible Museums: Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning 3 Trauma-Informed Practices for Museums to Follow Racism, Unrest, and the Role of the Museum Field Browse the resource library Featured Contributor Ann Fortescue Executive Director International Museum of Art & Science McAllen, TX Connect with them on Museum Junction Blog: Supporting the Mental Health of Museum Staff Tipsheet: Supporting the Mental Health of Museum Staff (members-only resource) An Example of Strategic Foresight in Museum Planning Excellence On A Small Scale (members-only article) Contributors are AAM volunteers who share their time and wisdom to support our field’s collective thought leadership. Learn more » Upcoming Events 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Baltimore, MD May 16 – 19, 2024 The AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo is the largest convening of the museum field. Dive into the theme of Thriving Museums, Healthy Communities with thousands of your museum peers in Baltimore. Learn more about 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo May 16 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Baltimore Convention Center May 16, 2024 May 20 Adaptability for Sustainability: Evolving Beyond Your Institution’s Past to Influence Its Future – OMA Webinar May 20, 2024 Jun 4 Practical Strategies for the Care of Film and Glass Negatives June 4, 2024 View All Calendar Events » We’re in the business of forever, in perpetuity, but that doesn’t mean museums will stay the same. AAM provides us with a lens on the change, allowing us to be more sensitive, to anticipate, and to be more effective in all we do. 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