Museum Accreditation in America

Museum Accreditation in the United States is a lengthy process whereby a museum is recognized as adhering to best standards in the field by the American Association of Museums in terms of budget, preservation, and conservation, among other criteria. Fewer than 10% of American museums are so accredited.[1] One reason for this is that, while institutions such as colleges and universities are overseen by the Department of Education, there is no government body, such as a Department of Art, Culture, and Technology, that would oversee museums and their accreditation.[2]

See also

Effects of the Great Recession on museums

References

  1. ↑ Cochran, Sharayah. "Best Practices & Bursars: The (Ac)credible University Art Museum". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Cohran, Sharayah. "Best Practices & Bursars: The (Ac)credible University Art Museum". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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