• E-Advocacy – You don’t have to be in Washington, DC for Museums Advocacy Day to help make a difference for museums, or to let your legislators know about all the work of your museum. Get involved today!
• Online Trainings – Want to learn how to be a good advocate for your museum, but don’t have a lot of time? Click here! Every advocate’s voice makes a difference in our efforts to reach every Member of Congress about the value of museums.
• About Congress – Understanding how Congress operates and knowing how to keep up with legislative activity are essential to effective advocacy. There are a variety of sources that track the progress of federal legislation and the activities of Congress.
• Advocacy Tips & Tricks – Being an advocate for your museum isn't rocket science, but there are some "tricks-of-the-trade" that can help ensure your efforts to Speak Up for Museums are fun and productive. AAM is here to help demystify the "dos-and-don'ts" of reaching out to your elected officials.
• Economic Impact Statement – This brief form allows you to easily capture for legislators the vast reach of your museum in your community. Personalize it with your logo and share it with your community today!
• Museum Facts – Many Members of Congress are not fully aware of all that museums do in the communities they serve. Start you conversations with these simple, powerful facts about museums!
• Voices for Museums - Want to know what legislators are saying about museums? View clips from our video library here!