The Institutional Assessment reviews the museum's entire operation, including mission and planning, governance, administration, finance, collections stewardship, interpretation and presentation, marketing, public relations, membership, and community support.
Participants report that the Institutional Assessment assists in institutional planning, and results in:
- increased board understanding of museum practices
- better cooperation between Board and staff
- clearer sense of mission and purpose
- increased knowledge of professional practices
- enhanced team spirit among trustees, staff, and volunteers
Activities in the Institutional Assessment focus on:
- mission
- composition and skills of the board of trustees
- financial analysis
- accessibility
- customer service
- the museum's place in its competitive environment
For further information, see:
Comments from Prior IMAP Participants
Sample IMAP Self Study Workbook and Activities 
