Bristol’s Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program, which is administered by the American Alliance of Museums.
Through guided self-study assessment and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in MAP will empower Grundy to better serve the local community and its donors, guests and visitors by facilitating its meeting and exceeding the highest professional standards of the museum field. Staff and MAP professionals will spend this calendar year analyzing the museum’s organizational strengths and challenges.
“As stewards of the Grundy family legacy, it’s important we strive for excellence in what we do and how it’s done,” said museum director Gene Williams.
“Choosing to be part of the MAP program is indicative of the commitment to civic involvement, public service and overall excellence on the part of the Grundy Museum,” said Laura Lott, president of the AAM. “Studies have shown America’s museums to be among the country’s most trusted and valued institutions. MAP is designed to make them even better.”
MAP provides the opportunity for museums to adopt industry-recognized operating standards and bestows accreditation among museums willing to undertake rigorous, analytical analysis.
Visit aam-us.org for more information.
