What is MAP?

• MAP is a confidential, consultative process;
• MAP is designed to help museums understand how they compare to standards and best practices in the field;
• MAP helps museums understand how other institutions deal with similar challenges;
• MAP provides suggestions for improvement;
• MAP can help you set priorities, allocate financial resources wisely and build a stronger case for support;
• MAP is designed for museums of all types including historic houses, botanic gardens and arboretums, science centers, children's museums, university museums, zoos, nature centers and art galleries.

How does it work?

The program takes one year and there are three stages to the assessment:

• Self-Study
• Peer Review
• Implementation

Visit our Steps in the Process page to read a detailed description of each step.