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THE FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY AND JACKSON HOLE HISTORY MUSEUM TO BE HONORED AS 2026 BUILDY AWARD WINNERS

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The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Building Museums™ Symposium Buildy Award: the Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington, D.C.) and the Jackson Hole History Museum (Jackson, Wyoming). In addition, three projects have received Honorable Mentions: the Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha, NE); the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education,

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Sharing MAAM’s Strategic Plan: Looking Ahead Together

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The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) is pleased to share our newly adopted Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will guide our work over the coming years as we continue to serve, connect, and advocate for museums across the region. This plan reflects months of thoughtful discussion, reflection, and collaboration among MAAM’s Board of Directors, staff, members,

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Climate Change Survey – Your Help Wanted!

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How is climate change shaping museum work today—and how might it shape what comes next? Conference speakers Elizabeth Shatto and Scott Shatto, who will present “Climate and Changing Approaches to Museum Programming” on Tuesday at the Small Museum Association Conference, are inviting the field’s help with a short survey that will directly inform their session.

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Good Museum News: Celebrating Wins Across Our Museum Community

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There is so much good happening in the museum world — and today, we’re celebrating it together. We are thrilled to share that our latest Good Museum News video is now live! This ongoing collaborative series spotlights the inspiring accomplishments of museums from across the country: new exhibitions, community partnerships, groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, recognition and

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Broadening Our Horizons:Museum Workers Advocacy Day 2026

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“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless it is faced” – James Baldwin, 1962.  The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) hosts Museum Workers Advocacy Day annually, providing a platform for not only museum professionals but also cultural workers from all sectors and levels of experience to come

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Some Good (Museum) News – Holiday Edition

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Your six regional museum associations are teamed up once again for Some Good (Museum) News – a special holiday edition! Inspired by John Krasinski’s “Some Good News”, we launched the museum edition to spotlight the inspirational and uplifting stories and programs of our nation’s museums. During a special holiday season broadcast, we’re going to shout out the amazing

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Buildy Award Deadline Extended!

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Great news! The deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Buildy Award has been extended to November 10. This national award recognizes the most outstanding recent museum building projects. New Submission Deadline: November 10 at midnightReview the nomination process. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate those who help shape the future of museums through thoughtful design

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Being Prepared: Museum Resources for Interactions with Law Enforcement

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Museums are community anchors — places where people gather to learn, connect, and feel welcome. As stewards of these spaces, museum professionals hold the responsibility of ensuring that staff, volunteers, and visitors feel supported and safe, even in unexpected situations. One area where preparation is especially important is knowing how to respond to potential interactions

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Expanding Access: Learn About Museums for All

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The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums is excited to share an upcoming opportunity to learn about Museums for All, a national initiative dedicated to expanding community access for underserved audiences. On Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EST, join staff from the Association of Children’s Museums for an informational webinar about this impactful program. You’ll

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New Tools Support Career Excellence in Informal Learning

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We think you’ll likely agree that what we do in museums is exciting and rewarding—informal learning opens up so many diverse opportunities for people to explore our world. This also means it opens up just as many diverse opportunities for careers, from designing community-centered exhibitions to leading hands-on education programs, from preserving collections to managing

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