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The mission of DISCOVERY Children's Museum is to provide a vibrant and engaging experience, through exhibits and programs, where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful learning activities that ignite a love of lifelong learning.

With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region's foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in the coastal community of La Jolla, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibtions and public programs. MISSION The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is to serve diverse audiences through the exhibition, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art created since 1950. MANDATE MCASD engages regional, national, and international audiences including the binational constituency of the San Diego/Tijuana region. VISION MCASD is a museum providing public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process; a forum for the exploration and understanding of contemporary art and ideas; and a laboratory for artists to experiment with new forms of creative expression.

Our mission is to educate and inspire current and future generations about the experiences and contributions of women by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the evidence of that experience. . . . Respecting and honoring all women and their experiences . . . Respecting all individuals’ beliefs, cultures and ideas . . . Inviting and encouraging participation and open dialogue from women, men and children . . . Integrity of our collection and in our presentation of women’s history . . . Diversity, cultural competence, cultural democracy and inclusion in our organizational structure . . . An organizational environment that builds and fosters open, honest, considerate communication and a spirit of cooperative problem solving, consensus and community . . . Planning, responsible decision-making, well-designed systems accountability, and fiscal responsibility . . . Enthusiasm, positive attitude, creativity, recognition, humor, commitment, support, passion, acceptance . . . Human life and human rights.

Through its exhibitions, education, and outreach programs, the Santa Monica Museum of Art fosters diversity, innovation, and discovery in contemporary art—local, national, and international.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum engages, educates and enriches its visitors so they become better stewards of nature and the environment. We achieve this mission through the care and utilization of an historic estate and gardens, and world-class environmental education, arts, and cultural programs.

The Holter Museum inspires, connects, and heals our community through contemporary exhibitions and innovative arts programming.The museum brings national and international exhibitions into the region, providing a much-needed venue for local and regional artists. The Holter Museum of Art also collects and preserves regional artworks in its permanent collection. The Holter is committed to promoting participation of diverse audiences through outreach, innovative educational programming, and collaboration with other organizations.

The mission of the American Museum of Natural History is to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe.

The Charlotte Museum of History is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that interprets and preserves Charlotte’s unique history, enriching the community through shared understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future.

The mission of The North Canton Heritage Society is to preserve, protect, and share the history and heritage of North Canton, Ohio.

The Adirondack Museum expands the public understanding of Adirondack history and the relationship between people and the Adirondack wilderness, fostering informed choices for the future. The Adirondack Museum welcomes more than 50,000 annual visitors and more than 4 million to date. Visitors come primarily from New York State, the New England States, Canada and beyond. Outreach programs are offered to K-12 students throughout the Adirondack Park serving up to 7,000 students annually.

PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE FIRE SERVICE AND RESCUE. TO MAINTAIN A MUSEUM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF FIREFIGHTING AND TO PROMOTE SAFETY.

The mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum and its attendant education center is to commemorate the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients, unite Americans around what it means to be patriotic, and inspire us to find the hero within ourselves. At a time when Americans yearn for common ground, visitors will appreciate the deeds our best and bravest have done in defense of our liberty and the virtue of putting service over self.