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Museum Ethics in a New Gilded Age

Readers of this blog may remember Erik Ledbetter, who served as the Director of International Programs and Ethics at AAM from 2003-2010. I am sorry to share the news that Erik passed away last week while on the job as assistant manager at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Maryland. Erik was a valued friend and colleague—for several years we co-authored a column on ethics for Museum magazine, and I have fond memories of debating the rights and wrongs…
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American Alliance of Museums broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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