One of the WNYATC objectives is to foster and promote the exchange of information about the discovery, identification and preservation of antique tools and implements.

The American Historical Print Collectors Society (AHPCS) is a non-profit group that encourages the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of original historical American prints that are 100 or more years old.

AWA Vision: To

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 mission and primary purpose of the Appraisers Association of America is to develop and promote standards of excellence in the profession of appraising through education and the application of the highest form of professional practice.

SPNHC takes a leading role in promoting collections care issues to the academic community, governments, and the general public. Our members are dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of collections professionals.

NAJA'S primary purpose is to recognize, and make available, the services of highly qualified, informed, experienced, independent, and professional appraisers of gems and jewelry to those members of the public requiring such expertise.

The Majolica International Society, founded in 1989 with just 45 members, has enjoyed membership of more than a 1,000 enthusiastic individual collectors, dealers, authors and historians from across the globe.

The South Street Seaport Museum explores the interweaving of the city and the sea.