How the Lincoln Presidential Foundation partnered with Storyteller Studios to reach new audiences with purposeful, award-winning films. Contributed by Josh Hester, Founder & Executive Producer, Storyteller Studios. Cultural institutions, including museums and sites, know their audiences are seeking answers to ever-changing, complex questions. The public want experiences that are meaningful, […]
This post is contributed by Lexi Traylor and Jessica Spiess from AMM member museum Historic Madison, Inc. In historic Madison, Indiana, we know the importance of embracing the future while preserving the past. The Sullivan House has witnessed over 200 years of American history in the heart of Madison’s National […]
Minnesota is the returning champion – which state will win in 2024?! Last year, we set an annual giving record of $23,000 with the launch of a (friendly) state competition to see which state could produce the most contributions in support of the AMM Annual Fund, and we’re excited to bring […]
In our latest article by Julie Parke, Museum Administrator at Elkhart County Historical Museum, find out how the museum drew inspiration from the AASLH Reframing History report to develop an innovative new exhibit that engages visitors in historical research. The first thing you notice about the lead image for Clues Through […]
Our fall virtual programming will focus on learning from the experiences of our 2024 AMM Awards recipients. All are welcome for this series of FREE virtual programs. Come as you are from wherever you are, and be our guest in the Midwest! Groundbreakers Award Monday, November 18 4:00-4:45 pm CT […]
In this article, museum exhibit designer and 2024 Exhibit Professionals Conference Fellow Hannah Bender reflects on the ideas and inspiration that she has gathered for a new project – “Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree.” Learn how her experiences and discovers through research, participation in AMM 2024 Conference sessions, […]
In this article contributed by Jeff MacDonald, Director of Facilities and Exhibits at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and 2024 Museum EXP Exhibit Professionals Conference Fellow, he shares how the museum was able to restore an active beehive exhibit with the help of local beekeepers. As the new Director of […]
Contributed by Trey Whitted, Secondary Language Arts Education student at Anderson University (IN), intern at the Anderson Museum of Art, and AMM member, this blog article discusses the ways museums can center museum values in different forms of writing institution-wide. Writing is essential for communicating information in any profession, […]
Grant award will support expansion of the Museum Learning HubⓇ to include training workshops and resources for the development of frontline and middle managers The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced that the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) is one of 18 institutions to receive a National […]
For the last two years, AMM Executive Director Charity Counts has asked conference attendees to help envision a “Museum of Awesome” using a visual brainstorming activity. Attendees both years were offered a few question prompts to consider and then invited to sketch or write their ideas on a blank drawing […]