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Apply to the Museum Assessment Program

The MAP online application period closed on February 1, 2023.

“We are a stronger organization after completing the MAP process, and we continue to benefit from more effective communication with museum stakeholders.  …with a fresh sense of purpose, the board of directors has spearheaded efforts to build an acquisitions endowment that will sustainably expand the collection in the future.”

Laura Nice, Director of Special Projects, Janet Turner Print Museum at California State University Chico

MAP also offers a special Follow Up Opportunity for museums that have participated in a MAP in 2014 or later. This year two application deadlines will be offered on June 1, and August 1, 2023. Interested in this opportunity? Review the Follow Up Visit Guidelines and learn more about how to apply by visiting our Follow Up Visit Opportunity page.

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 staff time, resources, capacity, and buy-in to undertake a year-long 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 become available? Contact MAP staff at map@aam-us.org to be added to our notification list.

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