Museums are charged with an important task: to maintain and protect our collective record of biodiversity for current and future generations. Work like this paper can help us to understand not only what life was like in the past, but also to better understand future dynamics. #museumsmatter
September 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Museums are charged with an important task: to maintain and protect our collective record of biodiversity for current and future generations. Work like this paper can help us to understand not only what life was like in the past, but also to better understand future dynamics. #museumsmatter
A federal judge blocked Trump’s attempt to kill funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For now, the lifelines to literacy, history, and culture stay intact. These aren’t luxuries—they’re foundations. #LibrariesMatter #MuseumsMatter
hyperallergic.com/1008878/judg...
hyperallergic.com/1008878/judg...
Judge Halts Trump’s Cuts to Museum and Library Funding Agency
The temporary ruling comes as Trump moves to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowments of the Arts and Humanities in a newly released budget proposal.
hyperallergic.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A federal judge blocked Trump’s attempt to kill funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For now, the lifelines to literacy, history, and culture stay intact. These aren’t luxuries—they’re foundations. #LibrariesMatter #MuseumsMatter
hyperallergic.com/1008878/judg...
hyperallergic.com/1008878/judg...
❄️ Snow may be falling, but we’re still advocating for Washington’s museums! ❄️
No matter the weather, we’re working to protect the institutions that preserve our history, culture, and communities. #MuseumsMatter #AdvocacyInAction #WAMuseumAssociation
No matter the weather, we’re working to protect the institutions that preserve our history, culture, and communities. #MuseumsMatter #AdvocacyInAction #WAMuseumAssociation
February 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
❄️ Snow may be falling, but we’re still advocating for Washington’s museums! ❄️
No matter the weather, we’re working to protect the institutions that preserve our history, culture, and communities. #MuseumsMatter #AdvocacyInAction #WAMuseumAssociation
No matter the weather, we’re working to protect the institutions that preserve our history, culture, and communities. #MuseumsMatter #AdvocacyInAction #WAMuseumAssociation
Just gave my first in-person testimony for HB 1658! Exciting to see so much support for funding museums & historic preservation. Huge thanks to Rep. Kevin Waters for leading the charge! #MuseumsMatter #WAleg
February 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just gave my first in-person testimony for HB 1658! Exciting to see so much support for funding museums & historic preservation. Huge thanks to Rep. Kevin Waters for leading the charge! #MuseumsMatter #WAleg
Finally, a special shout out to all the museums that loaned specimens used in this study: @bellmuseum.bsky.social, Etnier Ichthyological Collection at UT Knoxville, Field Museum, Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, and Yale Peabody Museum. Now more than ever, #MuseumsMatter #CollectionsMatter
May 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Finally, a special shout out to all the museums that loaned specimens used in this study: @bellmuseum.bsky.social, Etnier Ichthyological Collection at UT Knoxville, Field Museum, Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, and Yale Peabody Museum. Now more than ever, #MuseumsMatter #CollectionsMatter
Hey all you #museums under siege and losing funding. Here is a great toolkit for building support and honing your message that #museumsmatter. It was created for Texas, but would work anywhere. www.texasmuseumstogether.com
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MUSEUMS IN TEXAS ARE AT A TIPPING POINT.
www.texasmuseumstogether.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Hey all you #museums under siege and losing funding. Here is a great toolkit for building support and honing your message that #museumsmatter. It was created for Texas, but would work anywhere. www.texasmuseumstogether.com
chng.it/LLHtQBDXW8 Petition against the closure of Halton Region Heritage Operations. I signed! Because during a time of rising interest in Canadian heritage and tourism a local government closes their museum without public consultation! #cdnpoli #MuseumsMatter
Have you seen this petition yet?
Reverse the Decision to Close Halton Region’s Heritage Operations
chng.it
August 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
chng.it/LLHtQBDXW8 Petition against the closure of Halton Region Heritage Operations. I signed! Because during a time of rising interest in Canadian heritage and tourism a local government closes their museum without public consultation! #cdnpoli #MuseumsMatter
✅ The 2026 Scottish Elections are on the horizon, and we’re calling for politicians to recognise that #MuseumsMatter. Read our 4 key asks for political parties and find out how you can get involved in our campaign: buff.ly/H2gkBCr
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM
✅ The 2026 Scottish Elections are on the horizon, and we’re calling for politicians to recognise that #MuseumsMatter. Read our 4 key asks for political parties and find out how you can get involved in our campaign: buff.ly/H2gkBCr
Specimens can be used in so many ways #museumsmatter
March 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Specimens can be used in so many ways #museumsmatter
July 16, 2026 at 6:25 AM
3 de junio — Museums for Peace
🕊️🏛️ Los museos son espacios para el diálogo.
Cada objeto, cada historia y cada exposición nos invita a comprender otras miradas.
#MuseumWeek #MuseumsForPeace #Peace #CulturaDePaz #Museos #CulturalHeritage #PeaceBuilding #MuseumsMatter #Historia
🕊️🏛️ Los museos son espacios para el diálogo.
Cada objeto, cada historia y cada exposición nos invita a comprender otras miradas.
#MuseumWeek #MuseumsForPeace #Peace #CulturaDePaz #Museos #CulturalHeritage #PeaceBuilding #MuseumsMatter #Historia
June 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
3 de junio — Museums for Peace
🕊️🏛️ Los museos son espacios para el diálogo.
Cada objeto, cada historia y cada exposición nos invita a comprender otras miradas.
#MuseumWeek #MuseumsForPeace #Peace #CulturaDePaz #Museos #CulturalHeritage #PeaceBuilding #MuseumsMatter #Historia
🕊️🏛️ Los museos son espacios para el diálogo.
Cada objeto, cada historia y cada exposición nos invita a comprender otras miradas.
#MuseumWeek #MuseumsForPeace #Peace #CulturaDePaz #Museos #CulturalHeritage #PeaceBuilding #MuseumsMatter #Historia
Proud to share, after a lot of work, the election advocacy campaign for Scotland’s 455 museums & galleries.
Museums share Scotland’s stories & help shape our future. Visit the campaign website to find out more and show your support museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026/
#MuseumsMatter 🏛🗳
Museums share Scotland’s stories & help shape our future. Visit the campaign website to find out more and show your support museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026/
#MuseumsMatter 🏛🗳
January 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Proud to share, after a lot of work, the election advocacy campaign for Scotland’s 455 museums & galleries.
Museums share Scotland’s stories & help shape our future. Visit the campaign website to find out more and show your support museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026/
#MuseumsMatter 🏛🗳
Museums share Scotland’s stories & help shape our future. Visit the campaign website to find out more and show your support museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026/
#MuseumsMatter 🏛🗳
Museums & libraries are not expendable. Latest Executive Order threatens IMLS funding, putting education, culture & economies at risk. NJ got $4.9M in 2024—losing it would be devastating. Email your reps NOW for full funding!
- info.artpridenj.org/e/1016282/a6...
#SaveIMLS #MuseumsMatter #ArtPrideNJ
- info.artpridenj.org/e/1016282/a6...
#SaveIMLS #MuseumsMatter #ArtPrideNJ
Help Protect IMLS from Harmful Cuts
info.artpridenj.org
March 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Museums & libraries are not expendable. Latest Executive Order threatens IMLS funding, putting education, culture & economies at risk. NJ got $4.9M in 2024—losing it would be devastating. Email your reps NOW for full funding!
- info.artpridenj.org/e/1016282/a6...
#SaveIMLS #MuseumsMatter #ArtPrideNJ
- info.artpridenj.org/e/1016282/a6...
#SaveIMLS #MuseumsMatter #ArtPrideNJ
Yesterday was a busy day for the Castle! We are definitely #MorethanaMuseum. Stop by anytime and see what we're up to! 🦫 #MuseumsMatter
July 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Yesterday was a busy day for the Castle! We are definitely #MorethanaMuseum. Stop by anytime and see what we're up to! 🦫 #MuseumsMatter
Texas Museums Together has put together a toolkit to help build support for museums. It can be used by museums across the country.
Did I mention it's free? So there is no excuse not to use it.
#Gallery #Library #Archive #Museum
#FundMuseums #SaveIMLS #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
Did I mention it's free? So there is no excuse not to use it.
#Gallery #Library #Archive #Museum
#FundMuseums #SaveIMLS #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
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MUSEUMS IN TEXAS ARE AT A TIPPING POINT.
www.texasmuseumstogether.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Texas Museums Together has put together a toolkit to help build support for museums. It can be used by museums across the country.
Did I mention it's free? So there is no excuse not to use it.
#Gallery #Library #Archive #Museum
#FundMuseums #SaveIMLS #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
Did I mention it's free? So there is no excuse not to use it.
#Gallery #Library #Archive #Museum
#FundMuseums #SaveIMLS #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
☕Pop the kettle on and settle in for a read of this article from CEO Lucy Casot in this month’s Holyrood magazine. Lucy highlights our #MuseumsMatter campaign and urges political parties to back our vision for an inclusive, innovative & sustainable museum sector.
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/oxx94Py
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/oxx94Py
March 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
☕Pop the kettle on and settle in for a read of this article from CEO Lucy Casot in this month’s Holyrood magazine. Lucy highlights our #MuseumsMatter campaign and urges political parties to back our vision for an inclusive, innovative & sustainable museum sector.
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/oxx94Py
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/oxx94Py
📢 Exciting opportunity! 📢
The ORIGIN Research Project is inviting young people (16-24) to co-design an online museum—using arts & culture for mental health support.
📌 Sign up: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZQIUOG/
#MentalHealth #YouthVoices #ArtsAndCulture #ORIGINResearch #MuseumsMatter
The ORIGIN Research Project is inviting young people (16-24) to co-design an online museum—using arts & culture for mental health support.
📌 Sign up: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZQIUOG/
#MentalHealth #YouthVoices #ArtsAndCulture #ORIGINResearch #MuseumsMatter
March 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢 Exciting opportunity! 📢
The ORIGIN Research Project is inviting young people (16-24) to co-design an online museum—using arts & culture for mental health support.
📌 Sign up: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZQIUOG/
#MentalHealth #YouthVoices #ArtsAndCulture #ORIGINResearch #MuseumsMatter
The ORIGIN Research Project is inviting young people (16-24) to co-design an online museum—using arts & culture for mental health support.
📌 Sign up: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZQIUOG/
#MentalHealth #YouthVoices #ArtsAndCulture #ORIGINResearch #MuseumsMatter
Delighted to welcome Deputy 1st Minister for Scotland, Kate Forbes today.
She had a wee tour of the museum & we shared our redevelopment plans to expand the museum with her.
#museumlife #MuseumGalleries #redevelopment #museumsmatter #museum #scotland #scottishhighlands #scottisparliament
She had a wee tour of the museum & we shared our redevelopment plans to expand the museum with her.
#museumlife #MuseumGalleries #redevelopment #museumsmatter #museum #scotland #scottishhighlands #scottisparliament
August 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Delighted to welcome Deputy 1st Minister for Scotland, Kate Forbes today.
She had a wee tour of the museum & we shared our redevelopment plans to expand the museum with her.
#museumlife #MuseumGalleries #redevelopment #museumsmatter #museum #scotland #scottishhighlands #scottisparliament
She had a wee tour of the museum & we shared our redevelopment plans to expand the museum with her.
#museumlife #MuseumGalleries #redevelopment #museumsmatter #museum #scotland #scottishhighlands #scottisparliament
Here's a list of subcommittee members bit.ly/3Jg5i9M.
If your rep is on it enter your info here bit.ly/3UITKyj for a call script & call them directly or write them here bit.ly/4mniZSB.
#SaveIMLS #FundMuseums #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
If your rep is on it enter your info here bit.ly/3UITKyj for a call script & call them directly or write them here bit.ly/4mniZSB.
#SaveIMLS #FundMuseums #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
bit.ly
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Here's a list of subcommittee members bit.ly/3Jg5i9M.
If your rep is on it enter your info here bit.ly/3UITKyj for a call script & call them directly or write them here bit.ly/4mniZSB.
#SaveIMLS #FundMuseums #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
If your rep is on it enter your info here bit.ly/3UITKyj for a call script & call them directly or write them here bit.ly/4mniZSB.
#SaveIMLS #FundMuseums #FundLibraries
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
The Artifact: A Postcard – Dolson’s Drug Float, July 4, 1905, St. Charles, Mich.
This postcard is one of the few tangible pieces of evidence of the 1905 Fourth of July celebration held in St. Charles. For the rest of the story, visit our Facebook Page..
#ArtifactSat #PartnerMuseums #MuseumsMatter
This postcard is one of the few tangible pieces of evidence of the 1905 Fourth of July celebration held in St. Charles. For the rest of the story, visit our Facebook Page..
#ArtifactSat #PartnerMuseums #MuseumsMatter
July 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Artifact: A Postcard – Dolson’s Drug Float, July 4, 1905, St. Charles, Mich.
This postcard is one of the few tangible pieces of evidence of the 1905 Fourth of July celebration held in St. Charles. For the rest of the story, visit our Facebook Page..
#ArtifactSat #PartnerMuseums #MuseumsMatter
This postcard is one of the few tangible pieces of evidence of the 1905 Fourth of July celebration held in St. Charles. For the rest of the story, visit our Facebook Page..
#ArtifactSat #PartnerMuseums #MuseumsMatter
Conversations like these feed into our advocacy work at @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
helping demonstrate how museums care for both their collections and communities across the country.
Add your voice to the campaign here
museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026 #MuseumsMatter
helping demonstrate how museums care for both their collections and communities across the country.
Add your voice to the campaign here
museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026 #MuseumsMatter
March 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Conversations like these feed into our advocacy work at @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk
helping demonstrate how museums care for both their collections and communities across the country.
Add your voice to the campaign here
museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026 #MuseumsMatter
helping demonstrate how museums care for both their collections and communities across the country.
Add your voice to the campaign here
museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/election2026 #MuseumsMatter
If you work for a GLAM or enjoy the services they provide then you are part of the GLAM Fam. If you want to keep enjoying GLAMs then please help. This week we will be sharing ways you can help IMLS, so keep an eye out for those.
We ride at dawn!
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
We ride at dawn!
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
August 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If you work for a GLAM or enjoy the services they provide then you are part of the GLAM Fam. If you want to keep enjoying GLAMs then please help. This week we will be sharing ways you can help IMLS, so keep an eye out for those.
We ride at dawn!
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
We ride at dawn!
#MuseumsMatter #ForOurLibraries
"A fed lawsuit was filed April 8 on behalf of the American Library Association & the union repping museum & library workers, seeking 'declaratory & injunctive relief w/respect 2 unlawful actions taken by 🍊 & his ..." 1/2 #librariesmatter #museumsmatter #culturematters #historymatters
Trump cuts have WA libraries, museums and tribes scrambling
President Donald Trump's administration has targeted the federal agency that supports libraries for downsizing. Washington cultural organizations are reeling.
www.seattletimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"A fed lawsuit was filed April 8 on behalf of the American Library Association & the union repping museum & library workers, seeking 'declaratory & injunctive relief w/respect 2 unlawful actions taken by 🍊 & his ..." 1/2 #librariesmatter #museumsmatter #culturematters #historymatters
Thanks to the partnership between the Anchorage Museum and the City of Nenana, this iconic part of Alaska history is coming home! #alaskahistory #museumsmatter www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Historic golden railroad spike will return to Alaska after Anchorage Museum and Nenana team up for purchase
The total cost of purchasing the 14-karat gold railroad spike at auction, to reclaim a piece of Alaska Railroad history, was $201,600.
www.adn.com
January 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thanks to the partnership between the Anchorage Museum and the City of Nenana, this iconic part of Alaska history is coming home! #alaskahistory #museumsmatter www.adn.com/alaska-news/...