VIRTUAL PANEL: PREPARING MUSEUMS FOR A CRISIS: LESSONS FROM UKRAINE

Presented in conjunction with the We Know Who They Are… Artworks and Narratives from the Invasion of Ukraine exhibition, The Peale museum will host an international virtual panel of museum professionals and cultural-heritage experts focusing on how museums can protect collections, historic sites, institutional knowledge, and cultural identity during war and other major crises. Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Five From The Fire, a brand-new podcast launching

Each episode starts with one simple question: “If your venue caught fire and you could save just five objects, what would they be?” Those five choices become the starting point for fascinating conversations about history, collections and the stories behind the objects that matter most. Series One features a mix of curators, CEOs and directors

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Join the Conversation: Climate Action & the Built Environment

Climate action in the built environment often focuses on new technologies and new construction—but most of the opportunity for impact lies in the buildings, places, and knowledge we already have. Join the August 18 webinar, Implementing Heritage-Informed Decarbonization Policies, for strategies and tools for communicating the environmental benefits of reusing and retrofitting older and historic

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Nominate a Museum Changemaker for blooloop 50

Do you know a museum professional who is making a difference? Now is the perfect time to recognize their work by nominating them for the 2026 blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List. Each year, the blooloop 50 highlights people who are shaping the future of museums and cultural organizations. The list recognizes leaders, innovators, and changemakers

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AASLH Launches Speak Up for History

The history and museum community needs advocacy but often struggles with where to begin. What does advocacy look like for the country’s thousands of small and mid-sized organizations, so often strapped for time, money, staff, and other resources? This is where AASLH’s new state and local advocacy effort, Speak Up for History comes in. This initiative offers a hub

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Call for Proposals: Long Island Museum Conference 2026

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums is pleased to share the following opportunity from the Long Island Museum Association (LIMA) and Long Island Historical Societies (LIHS). The organizations are accepting proposals for their inaugural Long Island Museum Conference, taking place Monday, December 7, 2026, at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City, New York. This

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Contribute to International Research on Ethical Principles for Museum Collections

You are invited to participate in a new international research initiative led by the CIMAM, the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art, and its Museum Watch Committee. The project seeks to develop a framework of ethical principles for building and maintaining museum collections through processes of acquisition, accessioning, safeguarding, and caretaking. Your

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Museums on Call: Museums as Partners in Health and Well-Being

Museums have always played an important role in supporting their communities. They inspire curiosity, foster connection, preserve culture, and create spaces where people can learn, reflect, and heal. Increasingly, museums are also being recognized as valuable partners in promoting health and well-being. That’s the idea behind Museums on Call, a growing national initiative led by

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