National Museum Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2026_NMS_NonSubstantive_Change_Memo_Jul26.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2026-07-29	Available
IMLS_NMS_PRA Burden Estimate_20240924.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-10-10	Available
IMLS_NMS_Part B_20240924.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-10-10	Available
IMLS_NMS_Part A_20240924.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-10-10	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
271553	National Museum Survey	Other-Survey Attachments	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0142	ICR Reference No: 202607-3137-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202410-3137-003
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Museum Survey
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/29/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2027	11/30/2027
Responses	7,500	7,500
Time Burden (Hours)	7,500	7,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	431,719	431,719

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Abstract: IMLS is seeking approval of a new information collection through National Museum Survey (NMS). The NMS will be a voluntary survey of museums that aims to capture the scope and scale of museums’ presence and reach within the United States over time. The survey will collect foundational, high-level data directly from museums to inform policymakers, the museum field, and the public about the role that the nation’s diverse museums play in American society.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 34277	04/30/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 79649	09/30/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Museum Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,500	7,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,500	7,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	431,719	431,719	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $323,533

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/29/2026

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