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,
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreThere 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
Read more“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
Read moreThe Preservation Publication Award committee welcomes nominations of outstanding preservation-related works of relevance to the North American archives community that were published in 2025. Nominated works may include articles, reports, chapters, or monographs in an audiovisual, digital, or print formats. Works may cover topics related to analog or digital preservation. To learn more about this
Read moreYour 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
Read moreRediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition A grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition, honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s principles of equality, liberty, and government by consent. The program supports activities to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document: Projects may
Read moreIf you work or volunteer at a small museum, don’t miss AASLH’s virtual summit next week dedicated to the collections concerns of museums with modest budgets and small or no paid staff. Sessions will cover collections policies, legal issues, governance, deaccessioning, and more. You’ll meet small museum people from around the country and come away
Read moreGreat 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
Read moreMuseums 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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