As we round out our 95th year of service, the AMM Board of Directors invites #ProudMuseumPeople across the region to participate in a friendly state-to-state competition in support of the AMM Annual Fund. Help us set a new annual giving record by making a contribution today! The Annual Fund is […]
By Danaé Wirth, Growth Coordinator for the Goshen Historical Society Museum, with the mission to preserve and share the on-going story of Goshen, Indiana, and one of AMM’s 2023 Solid Light Scholars. Earlier this year our small-town-specific museum was asked what we had to offer for kindergarten-age students. A few […]
Get to know our 2023 AMM Awards recipients – Downer’s Grove Museum, The Bakken Museum, Tricia O’Connor, Eric Pry, and Jessica Spiess – during this year’s virtual award events. During these free virtual programs, you’ll discover the ways our recipients have been innovating and managing change, plus enjoy a little […]
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 AMM Awards! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award 1846 Israel and Avis Blodgett House Project Downers Grove Museum Downers Grove, IL On […]
By Nikita Werner, Logistics and Project Manager for Guardian Fine Art Services Museum collections deserve top-quality storage and travel containers. Before engaging with a crate builder, answer the following five questions to ensure you are receiving the right product for your pieces. Every institution wants to provide the best possible […]
During a recent Midwest Museums Connect Meetup, we asked members to help us brainstorm the qualities of a great museum leader. We considered what leadership should and should not look like, often inspired by personal experiences with past supervisors. In summary, here are the group’s thoughts on the qualities of […]
At the annual conference in Milwaukee, we presented our 2022 AMM Awards to four outstanding recipients. This fall, we’ll all have an opportunity to get to know them – and their work – a little better through virtual celebration events! All are welcome at these FREE virtual events! Come as you are […]
The Association of Midwest Museums dates back to October 1927, when amateur archaeologist George Randall Fox found himself the curator of a brand new house museum in Three Oaks, Michigan. New to his role and facing challenges any startup might encounter, Fox turned to his peers from southern Michigan and […]
This year’s conference theme “Forward, Together” was a reminder of the need for community in meaningful and lasting change. This article was contributed by Rachel Hausmann Schall, Artdose Magazine Contributing Writer, and addresses the ways that museums help to make strong communities through their work with artists. Even after seven […]
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 AMM Awards and look forward to celebrating with you all during the upcoming conference and virtual events this fall. Best Practices Award Breaking Bread in McLean County McLean County Museum of History Bloomington, IL Breaking Bread in McLean County is a collaboration among […]