2024 the best art museums in the us review

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For the first time, the U.S. museum profession's current operating standards in areas from public accountability to facilities and risk management are available in a single publication. This guide is an essential reference work for the museum community, presenting the ideals that should be upheld by every museum striving to maintain excellence in its operations. An introductory section explains how virtually anyone associated with museums will find the book valuable, from trustees to staff to funders and the media. It is followed by a full outline of the standards, including the overarching Characteristics of Excellence and the seven areas of performance they address. Throughout the book is commentary by Elizabeth E. Merritt, former director of AAM's Museum Advancement and Excellence Department and founding director of AAM's Center for the Future of Museums.
"Insightful commentary by Elizabeth Merritt rings loud and clear and accompanies a concise compilation of policies, practices and plans for managing museums in the twenty-first century. Every museum professional should look to National Standards and Best Practices for U.S. Museums for direction in museum administration and collection stewardship, education programs and exhibitions."
— Tim White, assistant director for collections and operations, Yale Peabody Museum; president, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections

Also available from Amazon as a Kindle e-Book: National Standards & Best Practices for U.S. Museums

Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Alliance Of Museums; Reprint edition (April 7, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933253118
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933253114
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.24 x 10 inches
Reviewer: Oliver Sadberry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Small Museum in search of answers!
Review: This book met my needs. It answered the questions that needed answers. The directions provided by the book lead to space for Museums -governing bodies to fill. The purchase was definitely worth it.

Reviewer: DD
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Books
Review: This is a good reference book and not for everyone. It served it's purpose and was easy to get since I received it online with my KindleFire,

Reviewer: Corinthia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Goon book
Review: Pretty standard book that came in good condition.

Reviewer: Ina Whitney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent summary
Review: Excellent information for Museums

Reviewer: Frances K. Everette-Gayther
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Reference Book
Review: Will use this as a reference for my collections management career. Good information. This was recommended by my professor as a good resource.

Reviewer: Peggy V Bone
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Excelent

Reviewer: Lionel D. Youst
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Too general for my needs.
Review: I was expecting some detailed guidance in the governance and management of a small, all-volunteer museum. What I found was a booklet filled with generalities -- some of which were helpful but not really what I was looking for. Sorry 'bout that.