American Alliance of Museums

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This is what advocacy looks like. 💬🏛️

- 300 advocates
- representing 45 states and DC
- 300+ meetings

Massive thank you to our sponsor and supporters for helping make this work possible.

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Major Update on IMLS Court Case

A federal court has issued a permanent injunction in Rhode Island v. Trump, ruling that attempts to dismantle the IMLS were unlawful and unconstitutional.

Read the full alert here: https://t.co/HM5OKiOURf

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Museums are at a crossroads.

For the first time since the pandemic, recovery is slowing and in some areas, reversing.

📊 Explore the full 2025 Snapshot Report. 

https://t.co/9exSdeNNvh

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We are thrilled to recognize 8 individuals and 4 institutions with a 2025 AAM Award for exemplary work, leadership, and excellence within the museum field! 🏆

Discover more about each of the awardees and join us in congratulating them:

https://t.co/lSogd1yDwN

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Thank you to the Patron sponsors for AAM 2025!

@Annenberg_FDN
@CAAMinLA
@Humanitru
Roto
@SageViewAdvisor

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The 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo is tomorrow! We'd like to extend our gratitude to our 2025 Sponsors whose generosity & commitment make this year's annual meeting possible.

Check them out in the 🧵 and click their logos here to show your support: https://t.co/Xeo83ECKsy

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Thank you to the Leader sponsors for AAM 2025! (2/2)

HGA
@imagineexhibits
@LAPlazaLA
@LucideaCore
Perenchio Foundation
@RAMriverside
@thecheechcenter
@RWSGlobal
Kress Foundation
@Travelers
@yptcllc

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Join us in welcoming Victoria Sanchez Perez to our team!

As AAM’s Director of Membership, Victoria will oversee all aspects of the member lifecycle, from enhancing engagement and communications to overseeing membership benefits. Welcome, Victoria!

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Recent Executive Orders are impacting museum grants. Stay proactive by using our list of key questions to open up a discussion w/ your grant managers to navigate possible funding changes effectively.

➡️ View the list: https://t.co/3OiNMMYvnr

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The Mar/Apr 2025 issue of Museum explores how museums are evolving to become more accessible and inclusive for diverse audiences.

Browse the articles: https://t.co/OGdsPoNXjl

Join or renew today to read all issues of Museum! https://t.co/JZ8iUjvOCj

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April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth, and if your museum is looking for ways to honor and share the contributions of Arab Americans, our guide has you covered!

Find resources and inspiration from museums nationwide: https://t.co/rdPrwlGgLM

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🎥Explore the journey of royal artifacts repatriated from France to Benin at AAM 2025!

Dahomey, a documentary directed by Mati Diop, explores their impact on Benin's youth & prompts discussions on the role of museums in colonial histories.

Learn more: https://t.co/c2IbnWTsQo

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Don't miss our upcoming webinar on practical strategies for effective networking, collaboration, and professional growth at AAM 2025 or your next in-person conference!

📆 April 17
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/rsMtUDBeQ9

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🎉 Congratulations to the 35 museums that received accreditation awards!

Through a rigorous process of self-assessment and review by their peers, these museums demonstrated their quality and credibility to the public and our field.

Read more: https://t.co/rolgwZuM3Y

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Imagine a future where stolen artifacts might help reconnect descendants of enslaved people with communities in sub-Saharan Africa, helping heal the wounds of colonialism, in this speculative fiction paper:https://t.co/aUEMKUCXOG

Explore related papers: https://t.co/LhgVGi3CXa

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If your grant has NOT been terminated, it's critical to continue putting pressure on Congress!

Share your stories on social media, in local media, with your members of Congress, and with your state-level elected officials.

Learn more: https://t.co/2Kaz2wMrom

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🚨 Grant terminations are being sent by NEH and IMLS to some grantees. If your grant has been terminated:

Call & write your members of Congress NOW: https://t.co/vIkRba4EXm

Complete our reporting form: https://t.co/iKMbeWmt8T

Additional instructions: https://t.co/2Kaz2wLTyO

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The entire IMLS staff has been placed on administrative leave. America's museums, libraries, and communities are at risk of losing vital resources. We are in communication with partners and stakeholders to assess the sector's legal options. Full statement: https://t.co/089sYsIA5U