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African Americans Museum Association

http://www.artnoir.com/aama.html

AAMA is a nonprofit membership organization serving the interests and needs of black museums and cultural institutions, and black museum professionals. Institutional membership is open to museums, galleries, historical societies, libraries, research centers, and other organizations and agencies that collect, conserve, exhibit, research, and teach the history, science, art, and culture relevant to the African American heritage.

American Association of Museums

http://www.americanmuse.org/AAM/

This organization provides a focal point for professionals in museum and museum-related fields, and currently has over 14,000 members. Every type of museum is represented in its membership, from arboretums to youth museums. Site links to membership information, newsletters, and a bookstore.

Group for Education in Museums

http://www.gem.org.uk/

Group for anyone concerned with education in museums. Site contains links to excerpts from the quarterly newsletter, the annual Journal of Education in Museums, and other publications. Also contains links to lists of museums.

ICOM-CC

http://www.natmus.min.dk/cons/Icom_cc/icom_cc.htm

The International Council of Museums Committee for Conservation is an organization of people concerned about “the conservation and restoration of objects of historic and artistic significance.” Information about the 24 working groups within the committee is provided at this site.

Institute of Museum Services

http://www.ims.fed.us/

This group supports museums' educational roles through grant programs that encourage outstanding museum management and comprehensive collections care practices. This site has links to awards given in 1996 as well as eligibility and deadline requirements for upcoming awards.

James Renwick Alliance

http://www.jra.org/

A national nonprofit organization created to support the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Site links to the history of the gallery, membership information, a newsletter, and more.

Mexican Federation of Associations of Friends of Museums

http://www.friendsofmuseums.org.mx/menfem_i.html

This non-profit, non-governmental organization was created to help preserve Mexico’s culture. Site links to the information about the organization’s activities.

The Museum Security Network

http://www.xs4all.nl/~securma/

This initiative by security managers of leading Dutch Museums aims to present a global platform for all aspects of museum and art security. Site has articles about security matters, law links, and searchable databases. Also links to other similar sites.