The Denver Art Museum (DAM) announces that it has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum. Accreditation signifies excellence within the museum community to governments, funders, outside agencies and to the museum-going public. The Denver Art Museum was initially accredited in 1972. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status. Of the nation’s estimated 17,500 museums, 1,005 are currently accredited.
About the American Alliance of Museums
The American Alliance of Museums has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and sharing knowledge, and providing advocacy on issues of concern to the entire museum community. With more than 15,000 individual, 3,000 institutional, and 300 corporate members, AAM is dedicated to ensuring that museums remain a vital part of the American landscape, connecting people with the greatest achievements of the human experience, past, present and future. For more information, visit www.aam-us.org