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The most informative and authoritative professional literature on every aspect of museum operations. 



Continuum of Excellence

Learn about steps you can take toward excellence.



Information Center

Customized research assistance and a collection of over 1,000 documents of sample policies, plans and forms from museums of all types and sizes.



Financial Stability

Development

This section has resources on assessing readiness; case statements (including economic impact); development program management; donor relations; evaluation of fundraising effort;, fundraising methods and sources; in-kind goods and services; tax issues; and trends in philanthropy.

Earned Income

This section has information about revenue generated when someone purchases a product or service from the museum. This includes revenue from admissions, corporate sponsorship, facility use, food service, licensing, memberships, museum store and travel programs. Tax issues are also addressed.

Financial Management

This section addresses accounting asset management, audits, budgets, financial reports, internal controls, policy development and retrenchment.