A compilation of online museum resources to accompany the book “Museums 101″; includes online resources for Science Center, Children’s Museum and Natural History Museums.
Art Museum Association’s Documents & Resources:
International Council of Museums – Code of Ethics
American Alliance of Museums – Code of Ethics
American Alliance of Museums – Museum Accreditation
UNESCO – Cultural Property Ethics
Canadian Museum Association – Reports and Guidelines
Museums Association – Code of Ethics
Association of Museum Directors – Code of Ethics
Institute for Museum and Library Services – Code of Ethics
Alberta Museums Association, Document Library
American Alliance of Museums – List of Accredited Museums
History Museum Association’s Documents & Resources :
American Association for State and Local History – Code of Ethics
American Association for State and Local History – Accreditation
Science Center Association’s Documents & Resources:
European Network of Science Centers and Museums – Association Governance
The Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC) – Constitution
Small Museum Associations
Children’s Museum Association’s Documents & Resources:
Hands On International Association of Children’s Museums – Strategic Framework
Association of Children’s Museums – Strategic Framework
Zoos and Aquarium Association’s Documents & Resources:
Association of Zoos and Aquariums – Code of Ethics
Association of Zoos and Aquariums – Accreditation
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums – Code of Ethics
University Art Gallery Association’s Documents & Resources:
American Association of University Galleries
International Museum Standards:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Standards for Museums
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Standards for Libraries
Universal Design, for learning standards
Art Conservation Resources:
The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Museum Collection Care:
National Park Service, Publications
Museum Social Media Associations:
Museums and the Web, Organizational Change
Museum Fundraising Associations:
Association of Fundraising Professionals – Code of Ethics
Museum Registrar Associations:
AAM Registrars Committee – Code of Ethics
Art Handling
Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN)
Art Appraisal Associations:
International Society of Appraisers – Code of Ethics
Museum Collection Resources:
IMLS, Technology Digitization PDF
Museum Insurance Resources:
American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS), Museum Collection Coverage
Museums and the Internet
The Association for Computers and the Humanities
Exhibition Resources:
National Association for Museum Exhibition ListServ
Botanic Garden Associations
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)
Sample Museum Documents:
American Alliance of Museums, Registrars Committee – Sample Documents
Visitor Studies