This reference guide aims to help museums develop a collections management policy, a core document supporting a museum's mission and purpose.

This resource explains what a collection policy is, its importance and how to develop one.

A collections management policy that outlines the scope of a museum's collection, explains how the museum cares for and makes collections available to the ...

To maintain standards and best practices as defined by the American Association of. Museums for the development, care, and preservation of our collections.

This guidance sheet explains what is meant by a Collections Management Policy and provides a guide to the integrated Collections Management Policy set out ...

A collection policy is a document that guides the development and management of a museum's collection. It sets the parameters for collecting activity and sets ...

The Museum shall acquire objects for the permanent collection by donation, bequest, purchase or transfer. Note: Conditional donations restrict museum activities ...

This page provides introductory information on how to develop and maintain a collections policy for your museum, create accession forms, and loan forms.

Good policies help the museum achieve its mission and demonstrate its commitment to professional standard and best practices.” John E. Simmons, Things Great and ...

A collection policy is a detailed statement that explains why a museum is in operation and how it goes about its business.