Accreditation Costs

There are both fixed fees and variable costs related to the accreditation process.

Fixed Fees

• Application fee

Eliminated effective Jan. 1. 

• Annual participation fee (for 2013)

Alliance members: $250
Non-members: $575

Additional Expenses

• Self-study

  No direct costs.Staff time and financial resources are necessary for completion and submission.

• Site visit

Expenses related to the Visiting Committee's site visit: travel, meals, accommodations and related incidentals.

• Other possible expenses

  Expenses associated with correcting problems or deficiencies.

All accredited museums are required to undergo a reaccreditation review every ten years.