The American Alliance of Museums' mission is to champion museums and nurture excellence in partnership with our members and allies. From art museums to science centers, arboretums to zoos, members of the diverse museum community share something in common—strong support, standards of excellence, knowledge sharing, and professional networks ...American Alliance of Museums. n. (abbr. AAM) a nonprofit association founded in 1906 that supports all types of museums through the development of standards and best practices, through the sharing of knowledge and professional career development, and by advocating and lobbying on issues of concern to the museum community.About the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo The AAM Annual Meeting first started in 1906 in New York with under 200 museum professionals and has grown to over 5,000 attendees, becoming the largest museum conference in the United States.American Alliance of Museums Arlington, VA. Christopher Provan Chief Security Officer Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library Winterthur, DE. Ginevra Stirling Ranney Senior Director, Individual Philanthropy Field Museum Chicago, IL. Laura B. Roberts Principal Roberts Consulting Cambridge, MA.Being reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is the museum field's gold standard of excellence. This announcement demonstrated that the Burke earned the highest national recognition and signified distinction to the museum community, governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.The program is made possible by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the American Alliance of Museums. Awards are offered on an annual basis (contingent upon funding) in amounts between $50,000 and $100,000 and require a 50% cost-share match. Additional information can be found on the ...The American Alliance of Museums' mission is to champion museums and nurture excellence in partnership with our members and allies. The Alliance strengthens museums through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and service. The Alliance has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and ...Three Models for Bridging Wellness and Museums. By. American Alliance of Museums. This is a recorded session from the 2020 AAM Virtual Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Museums are bridging into and out of health and wellness spaces. Gain a theoretical base, practical ….Museums tend to focus on the value volunteers provide to the organization in the form of free labor, but the benefits flow both ways. Copious research documents that volunteering helps individuals expand their connections and feel good about themselves, improves physical wellbeing, combats social isolation, reduces stress, and teaches new skills.