Accreditation & Excellence Programs

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Apply to the Museum Assessment Program

The Next Deadline: TBD (Pending IMLS decision).

The application deadline determines the schedule for your assessment.

To Apply to the Museum Assessment Program:

  1. Confirm your museum is eligible to participate in MAP.
  2. Review MAP costs, process and schedule and ensure your museum has the time, resources, capacity, and buy-in to undertake an assessment.
  3. Choose your Assessment Type.
  4. Download and complete the Application Form.
  5. Submit the application to map@aam-us.org or the address below. You will be notified of acceptance approximately one month after the deadline.

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