Below is a sample Institutional Assessment report written by AAM staff as well as sample Collections Management Assessment, Governance Assessment and Public Dimension Assessment reports modeled after actual reports.  All the reports exemplify the approach and depth of information desired in a strong MAP surveyor report.  Reports should be tailored to the museum's specific needs so please use these reports as examples only. 

PLEASE NOTE: The sample reports below are based on a previous report writing template and that newer sample reports are COMING SOON that will reflect the NEW REPORT WRITING GUIDELINES.

Feel free to contact the MAP staff with questions about report writing.

Sample Institutional Assessment MAP Report: Tradescant Rose Museum & Gardens

Sample Collections Management MAP Report: Pierre Museum and Visitor Center

Sample Governance MAP Report: Springfield Fire Fighters Historical Society

Sample Public Dimension Assessment Report: Brown House and Railroad Museum

Sample Institutional Assessment MAP Report: Candy Bar Museum
This report follows the new writing guidelines and is excellent in showcasing what the museum does well and giving reasonable recommendations on how to achieve even stronger results. Additionally, the surveyor has included important resources, such as corresponding characteristics of excellence, at the beginning of each section, which highlights how the museum is connecting to these standards. The museum also is at the forefront of using social media in effective and novel manners, which may be helpful in providing suggestions to other institutions. Priority recommendations are given at the beginning, discussed in detail throughout the report, and then extended in the end – including a timetable featuring short‐term, mid‐term, and long‐term objectives, which is a good method of making the timetable more manageable for the museum.

Sample Governance Assessment MAP Report: Ornamental Works Museum
This report focuses on a relatively new organization (only 10 years old) that is having mixed success with its current board, such as having quorum issues, as well as concerns with the economic recession. Recommendations are well woven into the overall report and then pointed out at the end. This report makes clear recommendations and then additional ideas on how they
may be achieved.

Sample Institutional Assessment MAP Report: Moffett-Weigert Museum
This report follows the new writing guidelines and is excellent because it gives straight-forward advice for the objectives of a smaller institution. It carefully considers the limitations of staff, board, and budget and gives the museum ways to begin improving their overall functionality. Additionally, it does a fantastic job of prioritizing recommendations at the end.