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The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a congressionally designated national museum and education center for creative, intuitive and self-tutored artistry in all its manifestations. AVAM is dedicated to the exhibition, study, collection, preservation, and promotion of visionary art and to increasing the public's awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this manner of artistic expression and creative, compassionate thinking.

NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM

The mission of the LACS is symbolized as "Roots and Leaves" - preserve the "roots" of Luxembourg heritage/culture from throughout the United States and foster "leaves" of family, friendship, and cultural exchange, education, tourism, and commerce between the United States and Luxembourg.

To advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in ecosystems, and their relations with humans THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN ELY, MN, WWW.BEAR.ORG WEBSITE, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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.

Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) collects and preserves art and artifacts and, through exhibitions and programs, interprets the history and stories of African Americans and those of the African Diaspora. AAMP enriches the lives of all visitors, especially children and youth, using education to empower them through experiences that will enlighten them culturally and intellectually. It is a gathering place for the community, a forum for broader community engagement and a partner for collaborations with historical and cultural institutions.

The American Folk Art Museum is the premier institution devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of traditional folk art and creative expressions of contemporary self-taught artists from the United States and abroad. The museum preserves, conserves, and interprets a comprehensive collection of the highest quality, with objects dating from the eighteenth century to the present.

TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION OF ART THROUGH COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND EDUCATION

The African-American Museum of Bucks County promotes understanding and appreciation of the African-American experience, focusing on: - Historical information about the African-American legacy, from our African roots to the present day. - Educational programs which demonstrate the importance of African American history and culture to everyone. - Contributions that show the diverse journeys African Americans have made in the fields of Art, culture, politics, sports, and other areas.

The mission of the Chinese American Museum (CAM) is to foster a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continued contributions of Chinese Americans.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire.