The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums empowers and connects those working in and supporting museums to build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient organizations essential to their communities. We envision a thriving Mid-Atlantic museum field, strengthened by MAAM: a resource and model service organization recognized nationwide for empowering museums with the tools to adapt, lead, and inspire.
We value:
- Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility: We champion inclusion, equity, and accessibility across the museum field to cultivate the well-being of both museum workers and the public.
- Empathy and Respect: We approach our work with compassion and encourage thoughtful, transformational inclusion efforts within the field.
- Curiosity and Innovation: We are dedicated to creating a culture of learning and creativity, where museums are safe spaces for dialogue and the exploration of new ideas—both for the public and within the museum profession.
- Stewardship and Public Service: We advocate for the value of museums as essential to civic and cultural well-being, and support policies that promote their sustainability and service to the public good.
- Community and Collaboration: We believe in the power of connection—among professionals, volunteers, and institutions—to build strong museums and communities.
- Professional Development and Excellence: We are dedicated to advancing development opportunities that promote lifelong learning, growth, and inclusive practices in training and leadership development.
Policy on posting, commenting, and dialogue:
Our website and social media pages exist to inform the public on museum news and share programs and activities. MAAM encourages constructive and relevant discourse on topics surrounding museums and their communities. We encourage dialogue through comments that are respectful and relevant. MAAM will not tolerate comments or posts that are disrespectful, racist, harassing, or which do not contribute to constructive dialogue. MAAM also reserves the right to remove comments that do not reflect the organization’s mission or the purposes as stated above.