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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, we have been championing museums through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward.

The museum field evolves, and so do the resources AAM provides.Members gain access to guidance on career management, col...
08/25/2026

The museum field evolves, and so do the resources AAM provides.

Members gain access to guidance on career management, collections care, accessibility, the latest sector research, and more.

Whether you’re shaping your institution’s staffing structure, creating more inclusive visitor experiences, strengthening collections care, or planning for future growth, AAM has resources to support your work.

We're continually adding new tools and research to meet the changing needs of museums.

Join the membership community that keeps the field moving forward.

https://www.aam-us.org/programs/membership/

New opportunities await, from entry-level to executive roles now live on AAM’s JobHQ:Development and Events Coordinator ...
08/24/2026

New opportunities await, from entry-level to executive roles now live on AAM’s JobHQ:

Development and Events Coordinator at The Bruce Museum

$26.00 - $28.00
Full-Time

Senior Curator of Photography at the National Gallery of Art

$151,600.00 - $228,000.00
Full-Time

Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement at The Country Music
Hall of Fame and Museum

$90,000.00 - $130,000.00
Full-Time

Start your search on JobHQ: https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobs/

Preparing for a museum job interview goes beyond reviewing your résumé; it’s about demonstrating how you connect with th...
08/21/2026

Preparing for a museum job interview goes beyond reviewing your résumé; it’s about demonstrating how you connect with the institution's mission, people, and purpose.

In this article, we share practical guidance to help candidates stand out, including:

Why crafting a clear, authentic “origin story” helps interviewers understand who you are, not just what you’ve done.

How to prepare thoughtful examples that highlight transferable skills and growth.

The value of asking curious, well-researched questions at the end of an interview.

Whether you’re early in your career or preparing for your next step, these tips will help you interview with confidence and clarity.

AAM Members have full access to this tipsheet with insights and ways to prepare for interviews:

https://www.aam-us.org/2024/03/15/interview-tips-for-landing-your-dream-museum-job/

Your museum's blog could be one of your most powerful marketing tools.For many museums, blogs and editorial platforms ar...
08/20/2026

Your museum's blog could be one of your most powerful marketing tools.

For many museums, blogs and editorial platforms are used to share announcements and updates. But when approached strategically, they can become a powerful way to demonstrate your museum's value, build trust, and connect with new audiences.

In this article, the team at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) shares how “The Hub” has become a key platform for storytelling, showcasing their people, ideas, and values behind the museum while attracting new audiences through search and original content, gaining over 100k page views since its launch last year.

The article shares 3 practical steps you can take for your blog, including:

💡 Pull back the curtain by featuring the people who make your museum possible, from conservators and curators to security and facilities staff.

Sharing these stories not only celebrates the expertise behind your institution but also helps audiences build more personal connections with your museum.

👉 Read the full article to discover how to unlock the full potential of your museum's editorial platform.

💬 How does your organization use storytelling to connect with your community?

Help shape the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting program!Every year, hundreds of session proposals are submitted, but it's the Con...
08/19/2026

Help shape the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting program!

Every year, hundreds of session proposals are submitted, but it's the Content Advisory Committee that helps select the ideas that become the educational program.

AAM is looking for museum professionals from all career stages and disciplines to serve on this volunteer committee for a one-year term.

Committee members will participate in the proposal review process, attend a selection meeting in Houston this November, and receive complimentary registration to AAM 2027 next May.

If you're passionate about helping shape the conversations that matter most to the museum field, we'd love to hear from you.

https://annualmeeting.aam-us.org/call-for-aam-content-advisory-committee-members/

AI is changing how people access, discover, and understand information. What does that mean for museums?In The Four Illu...
08/18/2026

AI is changing how people access, discover, and understand information. What does that mean for museums?

In The Four Illusions of AI: Implications for Museum Practice, Nik Honeysett explores four ways AI is reshaping the relationship between cultural institutions, their knowledge, and the public:

The illusion of access
The illusion of discoverability
The illusion of certainty
The illusion of understanding

Understanding this fast-changing technology is important, as before museums can decide how to respond to AI, there is a need to understand what is actually changing.

All this and more is examined as Nik moves beyond identifying the challenges to explore what museums can do about them and how the field can navigate an increasingly AI-mediated information landscape.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.aam-us.org/2026/08/10/the-four-illusions-of-ai-implications-for-museum-practice/

💬 What are your thoughts on AI use?

Ready for what’s next? From entry-level positions to executive leadership, browse the latest opportunities on AAM’s JobH...
08/17/2026

Ready for what’s next? From entry-level positions to executive leadership, browse the latest opportunities on AAM’s JobHQ, including:

Director of Adult Public Programs at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-Time

Exhibit Technician (Full-Time) at the Liberty Science Center

$47,000.00 - $53,000.00

Full-Time

Evaluation Manager at The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Full-Time

Start your search on JobHQ: https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobs/

Americans may disagree on many issues, but political censorship in museums is not one of them.A recent article in The At...
08/15/2026

Americans may disagree on many issues, but political censorship in museums is not one of them.

A recent article in The Atlantic looks at why efforts to exert greater political control over the Smithsonian may not resonate with the public the way the Administration expects.

The article points to research, including AAM's public trust findings, showing that the vast majority of Americans want museums to remain independent from political influence.

It also highlights findings from our Annual Survey of Museum-Goers with Wilkening Consulting: when asked whether museums should remove content on topics such as slavery and climate change in response to pressure, 63 percent of conservatives and 83 percent of liberals disagreed.

Museums remain among the most trusted sources of information in American life and continue to offer something increasingly rare: shared spaces where people with different experiences and viewpoints can learn, reflect, and engage with history together.

Read the full article in The Atlantic:

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/08/smithsonian-trump-trust/688165/?gift=Lz8oJE9Pr_MltO4lT4vLxf94v_bR9xhZhFHK3JXICiI&utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

Have an idea for a session at the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo?Join this interactive webinar to learn what revie...
08/13/2026

Have an idea for a session at the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo?

Join this interactive webinar to learn what reviewers are really looking for and how to craft a proposal that stands out.

We'll cover everything from writing a compelling session title to clearly defining audience takeaways, sharing common mistakes to avoid, and walking through a live proposal review to show how small changes can strengthen your submission.

Whether you're submitting for the first time or looking to improve your approach, you'll leave with practical tips to help turn your idea into a successful proposal.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM ET
💻 Online

👉 Register today:

https://www.aam-us.org/event/from-idea-to-acceptance-how-to-submit-a-winning-annual-meeting-session-proposal/

08/11/2026

What Does it Take to Open an Art Museum?

In these interviews from Calder Gardens, museum professionals and leaders share their take on what it takes to open an art museum.

From giving visitors the freedom to shape their own experiences to creating an environment that allows museums to be a space for reflection, wellbeing, and connection.

Watch the full conversation for practical insights or a spark of inspiration for your own institution.

Filmed and Edited by @ Websedge

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