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The American Alliance of Museums is a 501(c)3 organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Officers Devon AkmonChair of the Board (2025-2027)DirectorMichigan State University Museum Lar…

The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to advance a flourishing museum sector through bold advocacy and shared learning.  Our vision is a society transformed by museums that inspir…

The American Alliance of Museums, representing the entire U.S. museum field, advocates on behalf of museums as critical partners in education and experiential learning. Museums spend more than $2 b…

The American Alliance of Museums takes pride in recognizing outstanding individuals, programs, and organizations dedicated to excellence within, and support of, museums. Recognition of multiple hon…

AAM’s Pilot Affinity Communities are launching in 2026! Build Connections, Share Expertise, Cultivate Leadership   The American Alliance of Museums is launching new a…

I have always believed that the “alliance” in the American Alliance of Museums’ title is truly descriptive of its aspirational aims: that together we derive strength from the service we render to t…