AAM Accreditation is a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement.

For almost forty years the Accreditation Program has served as the field's primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation, and public accountability.  Developed and sustained by museum professionals, the Program reflects, reinforces, and promotes best practices, institutional ethics, and the highest standards of museum operations. More....

Use the links below to get detailed information about the Accreditation Program and process: 

About the Accreditation Program

How to Prepare/Apply

Accreditation Standards

The Accreditation Process

Benefits

List of Accredited Museums

Statistics About Accredited Museums

Reinventing and Reimagining Accreditation

Contact Accreditation


Enjoy some photos of the museums accredited at the March 2009 meeting including pictures of the Accreditation Commission in action. Click on photo for more information.