Museum Assessment Program Application

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests approval to collect information as part of its Museum Assessment Program (MAP) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. MAP is a technical assistance program that offers museums an opportunity to strengthen operations and plan for the future through a process of self-assessment, institutional activities, and consultative peer review. Program participants choose from among four assessments: Organizational, Collections Stewardship, Community and Audience Engagement, and Education and Interpretation. The participant museum completes a self-study workbook; a peer reviewer visits the museum; the peer reviewer, staff, and leadership engage in pre-arranged activities; and the peer reviewer provides a written report with prioritized recommendations reflecting the assessment type chosen. The participant museum may request a follow-up visit after the original visit has been completed. The purpose of this information collection is to support the administration and implementation of MAP.

The latest form for Museum Assessment Program Application expires 2028-01-31 and can be found here.