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Museum Directors and Curators

Resources & Associations

For information on careers, education, training, and internships, contact
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 1005
Arlington, VA, 22202-4804
Tel: (202) 289-1818
Fax: (202) 289-6578
https://www.aam-us.org

The AIC provides education, publications, networking opportunities, and other resources for conservation and museum professionals.
American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
727 15th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20005-2141
Tel: (202) 452-9545
Email: info@culturalheritage.org
https://www.culturalheritage.org

This organization represents directors of the major art museums in North America. It sells a publication on professional practices, a salary survey, and a sample employment contract, and offers other resources.
Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD)
120 East 56th Street, Suite 520
New York, NY, 10022-3673
Tel: (212) 754-8084
Fax: (212) 754-8087
https://aamd.org

For information on museums around the world, contact
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
15 rue Lasson 75012
Paris, France
Tel: 33 (0) 1 47 34 05 00
https://icom.museum

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