Please explore a variety of resources, recommendations, and guidelines to help you and your institution navigate the adaptations necessitated by COVID-19.

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Key Resources:

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• COVID-19 Resources & Information for the Museum Field - American Alliance of Museums

• The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving As A Cultural Organization FREE downloadable e-Book – Cuseum and Blackbaud

• Museums and COVID-19 – Association of Art Museum Directors

• COVID-19 Resource Hub – Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative

• COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums – Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS)

• Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 – National Council of Nonprofits

• COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)

• Children's Museums and COVID-19 – Association of Children's Museum (ACM)

• COVID-19 Resources for Science and Technology Centers and Museums – The Association of Science and Technology Centers

• COVID-19 Resources for History Organizations – AASLH

• Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) – National Council of Nonprofits

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center – Americans for the Arts

• Google Spreadsheet Tracking the Impact of COVID19 on U.S. Museum Staffing – Michelle Moon @MichelleNMoon

 

 

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Museum Reopening Guidance & Workflow Recommendations:

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• Workflow Recommendations for Reopening Museums – WMA

• Resources for Museums Preparing to Reopen – AAM

• Guidance for Reopening Museums – Alberta Museums Association

• Museums and Social Distancing: A Planning Toolkit – CCD and Smartify

• How to Get Ready to Open the Doors – Center for the Future of Museums Blog (By AAM)

• Precautions for Museums during Covid-19 Pandemic – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM)

• Recommendations for Reopening: Art Industry - Risk Strategies

• Return to Work Checklist (Posting & Policies; Health & Safety; Best Practices) – HUB International

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – CDC

• Exposed by COVID-19: Three Cracks in Cultural Entity Operations to Repair for Reopening (DATA) – Colleen Dilenschneider

• Meeting Visitor Needs: What Will Make People Feel Safe by Age & Income (DATA) – Colleen Dilenschneider

• Managing Density: The Reemergence of Museums in the New Normal – Ancona + Associates

• Why Members and Subscribers Are Critical for Your Reopening Strategy (DATA) – Collen Dilenschneider

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Regional Museum Association Resources:

• Association of Midwest Museums (AMM)

• Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)

• Mountain Plains Museums Association (MPMA)

• New England Museum Association (NEMA)

• Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC)

• Western Museums Association (WMA)

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