Research Guides: Museum Studies: Organizations

Organizations & Associations

American Alliance of Museums
The major American association representing museums and museum professionals. Museum accreditation information, code of ethics and ethical guidelines, job postings, and other useful resources. Some content limited to AAM members via login.
American Association for State & Local History (AASLH).
A national organization dedicated to state and local history, representing hundreds of small to large museums nation-wide. Site includes information on obtaining technical leaflets and reports, workshop information, job postings, and more.

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The most comprehensive national organization dedicated to state and local history, and in that regard representing hundreds of small to large museums nation-wide. Site includes information on obtaining hundreds of technical leaflets and reports, workshop information, job postings, and more.
American Public Gardens Association
The APGA is committed to increasing the knowledge of public garden professionals throughout North America through information sharing, professional development, networking, public awareness, and research so they have the tools to effectively serve visitors and members.
American Zoo & Aquarium Association
A network of more than 6,000 committed zoo and aquarium professionals, organizations, and suppliers world-wide.
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries
AAMG leads a national effort to insure the best practices for academic museums, galleries and collections through its educational and advocacy efforts.
Association of Children's Museums
ACM is a professional member service organization for the children’s museum field. ACM is the only organization representing museums and professionals dedicated to early childhood play.
Association of Midwest Museums
Founded in 1927, the AMM connects museums across the eight-state region of the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Canadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally.
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
ICOM is the international organization of museums and museum professionals committed to the conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world's natural and cultural heritage.

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Includes topical bibliographies, reports, policy statements, and conference proceedings.
Michigan Museum Association
MMA is the professional organization for the institutions, professionals and volunteers of the Michigan museum community.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a nexus for finding the millions of resources provided by the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access.
Visitor Studies Association
A professional organization focusing on all facets of the visitor experience in museums, zoos, visitor centers, parks, and other informal learning settings.

Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025 4:12 PM

Subjects: Arts, Humanities

Tags: intercultural, interdisciplinary, sacred places, visual communication