Did you know that data from the National Museum Survey is available through the NMS Data Portal on our website? This interactive tool allows museums to explore results by region, discipline, and institution size, benchmark against peers, identify emerging trends, support strategic planning, and demonstrate impact to funders and stakeholders. The value of this resource depends on broad participation from museums across the country. By participating in the 2026 National Museum Survey, museums help build a stronger, more representative dataset that benefits the entire field. If your institution has not received an invitation, please contact [email protected]. #IMLSnms

On Columbus Day, we recognize the explorer’s vision and reflect on how his great voyage helped shape the course of our nation. Today, we recognize America’s past and look ahead to its continued promise and future. #ColumbusDay

The 2026 National Museum Survey has launched! If your museum has received an invitation, please participate and help ensure museums of every size, discipline, and region are represented. Strong participation helps create a more complete picture of the museum field and supports better data for planning, advocacy, funding, and decision-making. If your institution has not received an invitation, please contact [email protected].   #IMLSnms

September 11, 2026 marks the somber 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in history - killing 2,977 innocent victims. Let us always remember the innocent lives lost in this attack on freedom, and honor those New York City Police and Fire Department heroes who courageously ran into danger, many to never return to their families. Photo Courtesy of Adobe

Don't forget to submit your reading logs by September 4th! 📖@SLOTUS

Happy Fourth of July and happy 250th anniversary! On July 4, 1776, a bold idea became the foundation of a nation. The Declaration of Independence announced to the world that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule. Its powerful words proclaimed that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, the document marked the birth of the United States and continues to inspire generations who believe in the promise of freedom and self-government. #IMLS250

Meeting in Philadelphia in May 1775, the Second Continental Congress managed the colonial war effort during the American Revolution and took the bold step of declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776. It was here that leaders debated the future of the colonies, appointed George Washington to command the Continental Army, and approved the Declaration of Independence. In the face of uncertainty, the Congress helped transform a group of colonies into a united nation. #IMLS250