WestMuse Blog
The Western Museums Association Blog is a place where all museum professionals can share, exchange and discuss ideas with one another.
Whether you would like to submit a blog post on a project, thesis, upcoming exhibition, etc., the WestMuse Blog warmly invites you to share with the WMA Community, fostering further development among museums professionals and their institutions.
Going Back to School in the Pandemic-Era: Resources for Parents
Just like that, summer is coming to an end.
Summertime Self-Care: Articles, Activities & Moments of Zen
We all know that summer is better with a scoop of ice cream in hand… or a double scoop… triple… who’s counting?
Whether indulging in your favorite summertime treat, getting some good R&R under a palm tree, or breathing your way through yoga on the beach, a topnotch summer is stacked full of self-care.
MATT Construction: Building Meaningful Museum Spaces
We’re thrilled to announce MATT Construction as a WMA sponsor!
Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response Resources for Museum Professionals
Cinnabar Inc: Servicing Museums & Cultural Institutions Since 1982
We’re thrilled to announce Cinnabar as a WMA sponsor!
A Call for Action – Museum Accessibility Survey Results
In April, a Museum Accessibility Survey was promoted on the Western Museum Association (WMA) website and social media channels, and further shared out by other museum associations. The survey responses revealed a central theme – we know the need, but we need help. View the full survey report here.
Mental Health Resources for Museum Professionals
Observed in the U.S. since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has become a movement that provides support through education, advocates for better policies, and fights the stigma and discrimination around mental health.
Improve & Sustain Diversity & Inclusion with WMA’s Resources & Reading Materials
Museums & Educators: Build a Community of Practice with The Learning Collaborative
The most meaningful education does not come from textbooks or tools of the trade, but from a community of people with shared knowledge, experiences, and histories. So, why not cultivate a community of practice at the intersection of museums and schools?