The Western Museums Association provides opportunities for learning and personal interaction to enhance the creative skills and enrich the lives of individuals who do museum work.

Our mission is to inspire and support the use of theatre and theatrical technique to cultivate emotional connections, provoke action, and add public value to the museum experience.

The American Federation of Arts (AFA), a not-for-profit organization, initiates and organizes art exhibitions and provides educational and professional programs in collaboration with the museum community.

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization that unites, represents and serves the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies.

VLAA connects artists and arts organizations of every discipline with accountants and lawyers who donate their time and expertise to help their appreciative clients navigate the complicated world of finance and law.

AIC promotes the preservation of cultural heritage as a means toward a deeper understanding of our shared humanity

The American Folklore Society is an association of folklorists: people who study and communicate knowledge about folklore throughout the world.

CAMM acts as an authoritative voice on policy matters which impact on the preservation of maritime history. We promote appropriate legislation that supports maritime preservation and high ethical standards.

Our mission is to support curators through programs, activities, and advocacy essential to the fields of museum collection, acquisition, preservation and interpretation.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper.