• MAP is a confidential, consultative process;
• MAP is designed to help museums understand how they compare to standards and best practices in the field;
• MAP helps museums understand how other institutions deal with similar challenges;
• MAP provides suggestions for improvement;
• MAP is designed for museums, historic houses, botanic gardens and arboretums, zoos, nature centers and art galleries.

How does it work?

There are three stages to the two-year long assessment:

• Self-Study
• Peer Review
• Implementation
  
  

Visit our Steps in the Process page to read a detailed description of each step.