Advocating for the value of museums is an important priority for AAM, especially before Congress and within the federal government.  We address legislative and regulatory issues that affect museums and strive to keep advocates informed about issues in Washington through regular communications to our Museum Advocacy Team network and AAM's monthly membership newsletter, Aviso.

Speak Up for Museums: Museum Advocacy Team
Learn more about AAM's Museum Advocacy Team network and how you can get involved with links to taking action on specific issues and information about being an effective advocate.

Issues at a Glance
Provides information about issues AAM is currently addressing in Congress and the federal government and an overview of all federal policy areas on which AAM represents the interests of the field.

Dialogue on Federal Funding for Museums
As part of our strategic framework, the Board and staff are working with a cross-section of state, regional and national organizations serving the field to explore strategies for increasing federal funding for museums.