Events – American Alliance of Museums https://www.aam-us.org American Alliance of Museums Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:42:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/android-icon-192x192-1.png?w=32&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C32px Events – American Alliance of Museums https://www.aam-us.org 32 32 145183139 Green Museums Summit https://www.aam-us.org/event/green-museums-summit/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:41:13 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147612 Our planet’s health is a defining issue of our era, and the desire to make a positive difference unites us all. But where do we start?

The Green Museums Summit 2025 brings together inspiring individuals who are transforming museums worldwide.

As a delegate at the Green Museums Summit, you’ll gain access to invaluable case studies and innovative ideas that empower you to initiate change within your organization.

Our mission is to equip you with knowledge, inspiration, and actionable guidance to drive transformative initiatives and lead your community toward a more sustainable future.

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]]> 147612 Museums, Health & Well-Being Summit https://www.aam-us.org/event/museums-health-well-being-summit/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:37:46 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147609 Studies show that museums combat stress, reduce social isolation, increase self-esteem and could even lead to longer lives. So is now the time for museums to focus on health and well-being?

The Museums, Health and Well-Being Summit will bring together inspiring presentations and actionable advice from those leading this work in Museums around the globe.

From improving mental health to combating social isolation, building resilience in children to serving those suffering from age related conditions what’s next for health, well-being and museums.

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]]> 147609 Creating Connections: Empowering diverse perspectives through internal & external museum programs – OMA Webinar https://www.aam-us.org/event/creating-connections-empowering-diverse-perspectives-through-internal-external-museum-programs-oma-webinar/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:42:25 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147578 Explore the creative pathways taken to elevate and empower diverse perspectives both internally and externally through programming and strategic community partnerships in this conversational webinar.

Join the Dayton Art Institute’s Director of Human Resources, Jasmine Spirk, as she discusses steps the DAI has taken to internally develop staff programming to open space for difficult conversations centered around conflicting or differing perspectives. Dr. Shannon Peck-Bartle, Director of Education and Community Engagement, will discuss ways programming evaluation systems can be leveraged to reimagine programs which prioritize community funds of knowledge. And, join the DAI’s Artist Museum Education, Jamaal Durr, as he shares his lived experiences engaging preschool students through art and mentorship as a Black male artist and educator.

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]]> 147578 Digital Exhibitions Summit https://www.aam-us.org/event/digital-exhibitions-summit/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:55:14 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147524 Our audiences have a growing expectation of digital, shaped by their experiences as consumers and the rapid adoption of technology.

How are museums bringing technology into their galleries? From immersive storytelling to games, augmented reality to robots, the Digital Exhibitions Summit will share important trends, the latest strategies and inspiring projects from around the globe.

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]]> 147524 Museum Marketing Summit https://www.aam-us.org/event/museum-marketing-summit/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:51:40 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147521 How can a museum increase visitor numbers, attract sponsors, reach a broader audience, and get noticed?

This November, dive into the future of museum marketing with a two-day virtual conference from MuseumNext. Hear real-world insight from those leading marketing in museums around the globe as we explore how museums are successfully approaching marketing.

From the latest AI tools to compelling video storytelling, this event will share the latest platforms, tools and techniques to help you significantly impact your marketing.

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]]> 147521 Climate Toolkit Webinar: How Museums Are Engaging Audiences on Climate Change https://www.aam-us.org/event/climate-toolkit-webinar-how-museums-are-engaging-audiences-on-climate-change/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:12:22 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147418 Cultural institutions hold unique positions of influence among their communities, serving as trusted hubs of education and knowledge dissemination for the people they serve. As such, museums have a critical opportunity to inform and motivate the public to action in the fight against climate change. 

Climate Toolkit Webinar 14: “How Museums Are Engaging Audiences on Climate Change” will explore two leading climate change public exhibitions within the museum field. Natural History Museum of Utah will discuss their landmark exhibition “A Climate of Hope” designed to inspire community to work towards a thriving future in a world with a changing climate; followed by an exploration of The Wild Center’s “Climate Solutions”, an interactive, in-depth exhibit about the people, technology, and social movements tackling climate change locally and beyond.

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Join us on Wed., Dec. 4, 1 – 2 p.m. EST for this exciting presentation of strategies for incorporating climate science and local storytelling within exhibit spaces. We’re excited to share new ways to motivate and activate your visiting public and surrounding community in the collective journey to address climate change.

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Once registered, you’ll receive a Zoom link to attend the webinar.

Image: “A Climate of Hope” exhibit at The Natural History Museum of Utah.

]]> 147418 Increasing Access to Museums: Expanding Outreach through Museums for All and MORE – OMA Webinar https://www.aam-us.org/event/increasing-access-to-museums-expanding-outreach-through-museums-for-all-and-more-oma-webinar/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:25:30 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=147003 Your museum has programs for outreach with underserved families in your community – but now what? How can you encourage families to participate? How can you get the word out AND make them feel welcome, comfortable, and included?

Learn about Museums for All and some program successes, and get insight from the Cincinnati Museum Center about what implementing and expanding the program can look like at your museum. Then hear from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to learn more about Ohio’s SNAP program, and the best methods to reach and serve this audience.

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]]> 147003 CAMM Annual Conference https://www.aam-us.org/event/camm-annual-conference/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:28:35 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=146978 The 2025 CAMM Annual Conference will be held at the Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
in Pensacola, Florida, April 9-11, 2025.
Save The Date!
More details will be coming soon!

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]]> 146978 Museum Store Sunday https://www.aam-us.org/event/museum-store-sunday-5/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=146810 On the Sunday following Thanksgiving, over 2,100 museum stores representing all fifty states and the District of Columbia, twenty five countries, and five continents will offer inspired shopping at your favorite museums and cultural institutions.

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]]> 146810 2025 Annual Conference-Call for session proposals https://www.aam-us.org/event/2025-annual-conference-session-proposals/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:59:06 +0000 https://www.aam-us.org/?post_type=event&p=146692

The AASLH 2025 Annual Conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 10-13. Session proposals are now being accepted and are due on December 13. The theme of the conference is The American Experiment. As we approach America 250, we history practitioners can help the public at large explore the origins of our civic institutions, think critically about how they’ve changed, and how they will actively shape our nation for the next 250 years.

Submit a proposal

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