✨📢 "Museums aren't just nice to have - they are essential." -Laura Lott American Alliance of Museums #MuseumsAdvocacy2022

"It's important that these shared experiences—of being in a museum, of walking through a botanical garden, or an aquarium—are something that brings us together. There are friends on Capitol Hill particularly seeing the importance of cultural experiences during the pandemic."

Statement by the US Committee of the International Council of Museum pertaining to the news of the destruction of the Historical and Local History Museum at Ivankiv (northern edge of Kyiv, Ukraine) by the Russian military Read the full statement here: bit.ly/3hobBHi

Even if you're not joining us for Museums Advocacy Day, you can Advocate from Anywhere: bit.ly/AdvAnywhere #MuseumsAdvocacy2022

550 advocates joined this year's #MuseumsAdvocacy2022! 📢 We thank you for coming together to speak as one voice to make the case for support for museums in 375 virtual Congressional meetings. Anyone can join the cause year-round to advocate for museums: aam-us.org/programs/advoc…

A global effort is underway to rescue Ukrainian at-risk digital cultural heritage. Learn how volunteers can help sucho.org, and submit websites, digital content, and data in Ukraine to have them archived:

The Smithsonian stands with the people of Ukraine in their urgent time of need. Smithsonian|CRI is contributing to cultural preservation efforts and our Smithsonian Global is working to host displaced scholars. Cultural preservation is vital to our shared future. si.edu/newsdesk/relea…

Its time for a grammar check four #NationalGrammarDay! Their are a few mistakes here and we're relying on you're expertise too find them.

To #BreakTheBias, we need to understand how and what it comes from. See how countless museums around the world are marking #IWD2022 by celebrating women's contributions and leadership throughout history: x.com/search?q=%23iw…

Save $100 off registration for #AAM2022 before Early Bird rates end this Friday, March 11! Join an incredible cadre of professionals with the same drive to propel the field forward, creating solutions to the biggest challenges facing museums today. annualmeeting.aam-us.org

Early Bird rates for #AAM2022 close today! From inspirational keynote speakers and diving deep into four focus areas to NeighborHub meet-ups and touring Boston's museums, #AAM2022 has something for you! Remember: the early 🐤 gets the best savings! annualmeeting.aam-us.org

It’s so great to be back in my home state for #MANY2022! Thanks to hosts The Rockwell Museum and corningmuseum (both American Alliance of Museums accredited) for fantastic visits! Museum Association of New York #IloveNY

Never one to miss an aviation museum, I was glad to stop by @SoaringMuseum in Elmira, NY where the motto is #NoEngineNoProblem! This pilot still prefers at least one engine in my aircraft 🛫 American Alliance of Museums

One month until #AAM2022 in Boston! Can’t wait to see you there! annualmeeting.aam-us.org

🚨 Friday 4/22 is the deadline for Reps. to sign on to a letter calling for robust FY23 funding for IMLS' Office of Museum Services! See today's Alliance Advocacy Alert to check if your Rep. has signed on and if not, use our quick template to contact them: aam-us.org/2022/04/21/las…

This thread makes me so happy ❤️

“Museums that ignore parts of history and don’t see the value in diverse perspectives and equitable outcomes won’t survive,” writes Laura Lott of American Alliance of Museums in a letter to the editor. on.wsj.com/3DlWQAZ

⏳ Apply to any of our three current job opportunities by Friday, September 16, for full consideration! Learn more about our core values and the benefits of working at AAM: aam-us.org/employment-opp…

Check out our conversation with the CEO & president of American Alliance of Museums on the state of DEAI work at museums, the impetus for this initiative, and what they anticipate the implementation process will look like. bit.ly/3I73SdQ