Contributed by Audra Johnson, Assistant Curator at The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis, MN, and recipient of one of the 2026 Museum EXP Exhibit Professionals AMM Conference Fellowships. Reflecting upon my first-ever conference experience and the wonderful people and wealth of knowledge that I was introduced to has been slightly overwhelming […]
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 AMM Awards! We look forward to celebrating these outstanding individuals and institutions during the annual conference in Chicago next week and virtual events taking place this fall. Best Practices Award Illinois State Museum Springfield, IL With a desire […]
Contributed by Marnie Louis, Research & Education Specialist at AMM member company RGI Creative A cozy moment with your child exploring new worlds designed to ignite imagination and spark curiosity—there’s no better kind of museum exhibit. Children are among our favorite audiences. Innately curious and fearlessly imaginative, they approach […]
The six U.S. regional museum associations are excited to announce an open call for instructor applications for a new series of online learning modules for the Museum Learning Hub! The Museum Learning Hub is a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing free, self-paced training resources for small museums. The Workplace Transformation Through Management […]
This article was contributed by member Lindsay Peyton, Director of art2art Circulating Exhibitions. A planned show falls through, and you need to fill the hole on your calendar. Or perhaps, you’re simply searching for a new museum experience in the year ahead. Whether you are a seasoned curator looking for […]
This blog article is contributed by member institution, the Minnesota Children’s Museum – Kirstin Nielsen’s 3 Tips for Exhibit Development after nearly 25 years of experience. Kirstin Nielsen is a Senior Experience Developer at Minnesota Children’s Museum, where she first began in 1995 as an intern. Since then, she’s been […]
The Association of Midwest Museums is excited to announce a new partnership with Donorly, a fundraising consulting firm that partners with arts and culture organizations to build sustainable, community-driven fundraising strategies. At Donorly, individual giving is at the heart of long-term success. Their approach combines donor research, data insights, and […]
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 AMM Awards! We look forward to celebrating these outstanding individuals and institutions during the annual conference in Quad Cities next week and virtual events taking place this fall. Best Practices Award Naper Settlement Naperville, IL How do you get visitors […]
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 […]