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Museum, the Alliance’s award-winning magazine published bi-monthly, addresses the issues and challenges facing museums today and is a must-read for those who work for museums and those who love them.

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May/June 2024

Wellbeing Journeys

The 2024 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo was in Baltimore May 16-19! The May/June issue brings you an in-depth look into many of the deep insights, ideas, and explorations that will happen at the Annual Meeting. Preview the issue below for insights on personal, organizational, and societal wellbeing that are at the crux of the 2024 annual meeting theme, Thriving Museums, Healthy Communities.

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