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Apply to the Museum Assessment Program

The next MAP application deadline will be February 1, 2023.

“The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego participated in the MAP program in 2007 and 2014. We are grateful to have this program offered to museums. It is the best assessment tool for validating policies and identifying best practices for your institution. Since the completion of the MAP program, we strengthen our operations and deliver more impactful programs.”

Luanne Kanzawa, Executive Director, Japanese Friendship Garden, CA

Museum Assessment Program (MAP) application process:

  • Confirm your museum is eligible to participate.
  • Review MAP costs, process and schedule and ensure your museum has the time, resources, capacity, and buy-in to undertake an assessment.
  • Choose your Assessment Type and verify that you meet any special additional eligibility requirements.
  • Want to be notified when the next application instructions and details becomes available? Contact MAP staff at map@aam-us.org to be added to our notification list.
  • Curious about what’s included in a MAP application? Check out the previous deadline’s Sample PDF MAP Application. Please note: this is a sample from a previous application deadline and it is not current for the next application cycle.

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