Note: MAP was formerly fully supported by IMLS so was offered at no-cost to museums. As of 2025, it is no longer federally subsidized and so is offered at a cost.

The price of MAP Full Suite depends on your institution’s membership status. The table below shows the costs:

Tier 3/Tier 3 Plus	$6,750
Tier 2	$7,300
Tier 1	$7,700
Non-Member	$8,100

Optional Add-Ons
These costs are all-inclusive of MAP Full Suite (any assessment type) with one Peer Reviewer. Two optional add-ons are available for an additional cost:

• Second Peer Reviewer: $2,000. This add-on cost covers the additional reviewer’s travel and honorarium. You get one site visit with a two-person review team; and a single final report. See the Cost Information section of the application for more guidance on when a second reviewer is appropriate and beneficial.

Note: When budgeting for MAP, also consider your in-house/overhead expenses associated with completing the process, such as:

• Those associated with conducting any MAP activities;
• Food or beverage your museum provides for group meetings or when the Peer Reviewer(s) is on-site;
• Postage, copying, printing, supplies, telephone/internet charges.

What You Get

MAP Full Suite includes the following services:

• MAP Materials: Workbook & Activities

• Access to online resource library with customized presentations, activities, and resources to help you through each step of the MAP experience
• Assessment Report: a written report of the Peer Reviewer’s findings and recommendations, with prioritized next steps and resources

• The time, expertise, and travel expenses (transportation, meals, incidentals, lodging) for one Peer Reviewer to visit your museum for one to three days to offer guidance and consultation on site
• Peer Reviewer’s honorarium
• A dedicated MAP Program Officer for support, guidance, and feedback