Giving· Share knowledge and experience with other museums · Support change and excellence in individual museums · Champion accountability and ethical practice · Engage in the on-going discussion of issues in the museum community · Sustain AAM programs

Growing· Gain a broader perspective · Stay current on emerging issues · Develop professional relationships · Cultivate an informed staff

Learning· Harvest new ideas · Hone critical thinking and communication skills · Observe diverse strategies and solutions in use · Monitor evolving standards and best practices

Peer review for MAP and Accreditation provides rich opportunities to grow, learn, and give back to the museum community. With each site visit you will interact with fellow museum professionals and learn how another institution is meeting its challenges. Current peer reviewers tell us that the experience empowers them to become a more effective professional in their home institution.

In the words of one peer reviewer:
“I have been in the museum profession for almost 40 years and I felt it was very important to give back something to this field I love so much and that has given me such satisfaction. All the MAP and accreditation visits have given me something to take away for my own career and my own institution, as well as a great sense of satisfaction at contributing to another institution and to the field in general. But best of all, I have gained new professional colleagues whose association and friendship I value.”

Claudia Oakes, Director, Chieftains Museum, GA
MAP and Accreditation Peer Reviewer

READwhat others have to say about the rewards of peer review. 

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