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The Smithsonian's mission is "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." It was established in 1846 with funds bequeathed to the United States by James Smithson. The Institution is as an independent trust instrumentality of the United States and holds more than 137 million artifacts and specimens in its collections. It is a center for scientific research and scholarship in the arts, history, and culture.

The mission of the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) is to enhance verbal and visual literacy in children by celebrating the best original art published in children's literature. The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature exhibits, tours, collects, preserves and promotes original art from the finest children’s literature.

Our mission is to strengthen disadvantaged, rural communities in Ghana, W. Africa, through education, health and poverty reduction programs. We believe the most effective way to facilitate long-term sustainable change is to engender empowered youth that are equipped for life’s challenges and are able to assist in the development of their own villages.

The purpose of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, Inc. is to support the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center's mission to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.Over 650,000 people from surrounding communities and around the world visit the Aquarium annually.

The mission of The Patch Works Art & History Center is to preserve, sustain, and maintain the historical identity, relevance, and integrity of Atlanta’s Cabbagetown — a resurging, 19th-century mil-ltown community impacted by major urban development — through exhibits of history and local art, and community-based public programs and events.

THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION EMPHASIZES THE MID ATLANTIC REGION'S UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO FLIGHT, BUT IS BROAD ENOUGH TO CHRONICLE A GENERAL HISTORY OF AVIATION, INCLUDING MILATARY AVIATION. THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS ARE CARED FOR ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED MUSEUM PRACTICES. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE AIRCRAFT RESTORATION AND LIMITED DEMONSTRATION FLYING ARE SPECIAL MISSIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE MUSEUM.

Our mission is to encourage children of all ages to develop their full potential through exciting hands-on learning. INK strives, through the exhibits of our Museum, to create a unique environment in which children of all ages, abilities and experience can feel free to imagine, create and explore beyond their dreams.

THE MISSION OF THE PROVIDENCE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS TO INSPIRE AND CELEBRATE LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVE PLAY AND EXPLORATION. THE MUSEUM WELCOMES CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS AND FROM ALL COMMUNITIES ALTHOUGH ITS FOCUS IS ON SERVING THE YOUTH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, AGES 1 THROUGH 11, AND THE ADULTS WHO CARE FOR THEM.

The mission of the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is to celebrate flight and achievement in Texas aviation history in an inspiring educational environment that serves students and visitors of all ages. Emphasizing the role of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), LSFM's vision is to be a world-class educational museum linking an understanding of the past with inspiration for the future.

Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization which operates the Weems-Botts Museum, hosts educational programs and events, and maintains a research library, archive, and collections on Dumfries' history. Our mission is to preserve and promote the historic heritage of Dumfries - Virginia's oldest chartered town.

Wheaton Arts And Cultural Center's Mission Is To Engage Artists And Audiences In An Evolving Exploration Of Creativity. Primary Programs Are Presented By The Center's Museum Of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, Creative Glass Center Of America, And The Center's Public Access Studios. Education Programs Serve A Broad Range Of Adults And Children, Many From Underserved Communities.

Poe Baltimore was created to fund, maintain and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, and to celebrate the legacy of one of Baltimore’s most famous residents.  We are dedicated to maintaining the museum as a vibrant experience for the thousands of visitors who come from around the world each year, and as part of a broader mission of city-wide events and educational opportunities.