Museum 411

A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump is reigniting concern across the museum field over the politicization of public history. Titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” the order directs Vice President JD Vance to "eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian and its...

Today we're highlighting one of the most upvoted comments in a recent r/museumpros thread that asked, "What's a pet peeve specifically related to your museum?" Leadership that asks for communication and feedback and then gets angry when they receive anything critical. (Source: SnooChipmunks2430, Reddit) How unfortunate that so many people identify with...

One doesn't need to inquire too deeply before realizing many in the sector are stretched thin, juggling multiple roles and navigating sometimes unforgiving constraints. When management adds “solutions” to an already full plate, it can feel tone-deaf or even make things worse. So how can leadership alleviate the pressure...