OMB control number
National Museum Survey
OMB 3137-0142 · IMLS.
OMB 3137-0142
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.
The latest form for National Museum Survey expires 2027-11-30 and is listed under ICR 202607-3137-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 2026_NMS_NonSubstantive_Change_Memo_Aug2026.docx (document unavailable) | Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change |
| 2026_NMS_NonSubstantive_Change_Memo_Jul26.docx | Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change |
 IMLS_NMS_PRA Burden Estimate_20240924.xlsx | Supplementary Document |
| IMLS_NMS_Part B_20240924.docx | Supporting Statement B |
| IMLS_NMS_Part A_20240924.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 National Museum Survey |
Other-Survey Attachments |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202607-3137-001 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2026-07-29 | Approved with change | |
| 202410-3137-003 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2024-10-10 | Approved without change |