Fairfield University Art Museum Receives AAMG Certification
Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) has been certified by the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG), making it one of the pioneering museums in the U.S. to receive this honor. This certification highlights FUAM's dedication to excellence as an academic institution that serves both Fairfield University and the wider community. It adds to the museum's current accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, which confirms its compliance with national standards regarding governance, collection management, education, accessibility, strategic planning, and community involvement. The AAMG is recognized as the foremost professional body for academic museums, galleries, and collections in higher education, emphasizing professional growth, advocacy, and promotion.
Key facts
- Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) earned certification from the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG).
- FUAM is among the first museums in the nation to receive AAMG certification.
- The certification recognizes FUAM's commitment to excellence as an academic museum.
- FUAM serves Fairfield University and the broader community.
- The certification complements FUAM's accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
- The certification affirms adherence to standards in governance, collections stewardship, education, accessibility, strategic planning, and community engagement.
- AAMG is the leading professional organization for academic museums, galleries, and collections in higher education.
- AAMG focuses on professional development, advocacy, and promotion.
Entities
Institutions
- Fairfield University Art Museum
- Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
- American Alliance of Museums
- Fairfield University
Locations
- United States