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.
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?
Improving Accessibility 30 Years After the ADA
Written by James Boorn, an accessibility advocate and student in the University of Washington Museum Studies Certification Program
Announcing the Museum Learning Hub!
Expert tips, online trainings, and digital toolkits are all at your fingertips with the Museum Learning Hub.