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Our Mission: To spark curiosity, enhance understanding, and inspire conservation of our Blue Planet.Located within Odiorne Point State Park, Seacoast Science Center provides educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks and have been connecting people to the wonders of our coast since 1992. Our live animal exhibits feature the amazing creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Our engaging programs make learning about the ocean fun for everyone, from pre-K to senior rediscovery. Our hands-on science exhibits motivate families to become caretakers of our Blue Planet.We also operate the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue program, responding to marine mammals along the coast of NH and northern MA.

The objects and purposes of this association shall be to promote and cultivate the practice and appreciation of all branches of the fine arts, to assemble in Provincetown and environs a collection of works of art of merit, to hold exhibitions, and by forums, concerts and similar activities to promote education of the public in the arts and social intercourse between artists and laymen. To these ends, it shall operate strictly within its charter as a non-profit, educational, artistic and cultural organization.

The mission of Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum is to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists in an innovative contemporary art museum. Developed from a grassroots event in July of 1986, Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum is the first and longest-running venue for contemporary art in San Antonio. The establishment of Blue Star as an exhibition space arose from the need to provide a platform for the work and ideas of local contemporary artists. In the years since its inception, Blue Star Contemporary has grown with the community, instigating positive change in both the art community and the community at large. The development of Blue Star Contemporary's exhibitions and educational programming has resulted in the social and economic revitalization of the surrounding Lavaca, King William, and South Town neighborhoods. The event that started it all in the summer of 1986 has developed into Contemporary Art Month, an annual event that now includes over fifty collaborating organizations, cultural centers, museums, and alternative spaces. Now in its twenty-eighth year, Blue Star continues to be an incubator for contemporary art in San Antonio, hosting over twenty exhibitions each year within its four on-site galleries and multiple offsite locations within the community. These exhibitions feature both emerging and world-renowned artists who hail both from the Alamo City and across the globe. Over 300,000 visitors each year experience contemporary art at Blue Star through exhibitions, the MOSAIC after-school education program, and community events, which is why Blue Star Contemporary stands firm in its commitment to inspire the creative genius in us all.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is unique to the Southern California region and serves the public through its mission to:Preserve…Inspire…Educate…Celebrate! Preserve significant artifacts of air and space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Educate the public about the historical and social significance of air and space technology and engage its promise for the future. Celebrate aviation and space flight history and technology.

At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. We connect, inspire, and guide women in computing, and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. Our social enterprise supports women in technical fields, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generation. A full roster of programs help women grow, learn, and develop their highest potential.

The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social, and cultural context of the art of our time. The Museum boldly interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs to excite, challenge, and illuminate our visitors and to provide insight into the creative process. The MCA engages diverse audiences and creates a sense of community by providing a place to contemplate and discuss contemporary art and culture and issues of our day.

Strengthen the fitness community for Christ-centered living and impact. Engage by inspiring the fitness community through authentic relationships, social media and competition presence Equip our community by providing enriching content, “Iron Sharpens Iron” weekend training camps, chapter events in cities around the world, and an “IMPACT” conference for chapter leadership teams Expand when our leaders and those whom they influence are becoming mature disciples of Christ, making new disciples, and serving their communities

Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors' legacy. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. Our Vision We envision a society that transforms ignorance into respect for human life, that remembers the Holocaust and affirms an individual's responsibility for the collective actions of society. Our Public Value Statement Holocaust Museum Houston builds a more humane society by promoting responsible individual behavior, cultivating civility and pursuing social justice.

OUR MISSION The Cleveland Museum of Art creates transformative experiences through art, “for the benefit of all the people forever.”1 OUR VISION To be a global leader among museums. OUR PROMISE The Cleveland Museum of Art offers dynamic experiences that illuminate the power and enduring relevance of art in today’s global society. The museum builds, preserves, studies, and shares its outstanding collections of art from all periods and parts of the world, generating new scholarship and understanding, while serving as a social and intellectual hub for its community. 1. J. H. Wade II, act of conveyance of land to be used for the CMA

The Nevada Museum of Art provides a forum for the presentation of creative ideas. We aspire to serve as a cultural resource for every member of our community. Through innovative programming and scholarship, the Museum provides the opportunity for people of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy a diversity of art experiences. To implement this mission we concentrate on four areas: Collections which reflect five focus areas centered on the aesthetic articulation of our land and environment; Education programs to stimulate artistic development for adults and children; Exhibitions including original documentation and scholarship of regional, national, and international impact related to the collections and educational missions of the NMA; Community Outreach through special events, new audience development, and social support to develop stronger ties to our community.

Believing that history inspires imagination, stimulates thought and transforms society, the Los Altos History Museum preserves and shares our local history to enrich our community and to shape a more informed future. Located in one of the last orchards in the "Valley of Heart's Delight" (as Silicon Valley was called when it led world agriculture, as we do today in technology), the Los Altos History Museum is a cultural oasis with a historic house and state-of-the-art museum surrounded by lush gardens, just one block from historic downtown Los Altos, California. San Jose Mercury columnist Steve Yvaska nailed it when he wrote "there never seems to be a dull moment at the Los Altos History Museum." Over 21,000 people a year find their way to this top-rated local history museum for its superior permanent exhibits, innovative programs, fun special events, curriculum-based school tours and a dynamic schedule of award-winning changing exhibits. The Museum provides educational opportunities for visitors of all ages to learn about the community via interactive exhibits and hands-on activities aligned with Museum objectives. Guests enjoy orchardist J. Gilbert Smith's 1905 Craftsman house furnished in the time of the Great Depression and interactive outdoor agricultural exhibits like a restored tractor kids can climb on. Other programs include third and fourth grade curriculum tours for local school children, annual essay contest, lectures, workshops, oral history collections, a traveling Ohlone kit, and much more. Opened in 1977 as a community museum, this family-friendly place is open FREE to the public, thanks to community support, Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4pm. Come visit!

Dedicated to preserving and sharing Southeast Kansas coal mining history and its diverse immigrant culture. Miners Hall Museum seeks to tell the story of the importance of coal mining in Southeast Kansas. It was formed to preserve and present authentic materials and artifacts that document the history of coal mining and its impact on Southeast Kansas, as well as to be a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of this area through its collections and programs. This includes the story of the immigrants who came from the Little Balkan countries and beyond. A huge section of our population has a tie to the mining industry and we want our young people to understand the importance of their hard work, dedication and desire to acquire a better life for their families. The museum strengthens the spirit and sense of family and community for all of Southeast Kansas while providing educational experiences for all ages, from youth to senior citizens. • Museum exhibits are laid out to tell the story of a miner’s life from immigration through work, social life, home life, education and much more. ancestry & heritage, camp town histories, rare photographs, information on local strikes & labor reform, significant men & women of the twentieth century, the Amazon Army and the story of Bootlegging in SE Kansas. These are just a few of the histories/artifacts one can encounter here at MHM. • The museum includes a library which contains significant information and photos of early coal camps, coal companies and coal miners. • The museum hosts a special quarterly exhibit and programs related to area coal camps, immigrants, miners and their lives. • A visitor can view “Coal Camp” – reproduction of a coal mining camp which includes a true miner’s house. • Learn how the Tornado of 2003 inspired all of SE Kansas and the entire country.* • Learn how noted actor/director Paul Newman supported, inspired and encouraged the community. (He made a sizeable donation to our fund. This donation helped purchase and place a much needed storm siren in the community. Prior to the tornado there was none. This will ensure the safety of our residents in the future. A photocopy of his check and the story is on display at the museum.) • Learn how Joan Hornig, well known New York jewelry designer, leant a helping hand to Franklin, Kansas. Her jewelry sparkles in display cases at high-end retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. (She designed a bracelet and necklace to be auctioned at our Centennial Celebration. She donated the bracelet and 18 necklaces which are proudly worn by area women who were able to place the high bid at auction.) • Learn about the Smithsonian Exhibit which was on display that attracted over 5,000 visitors in a six week period and hundreds of volunteers made that happen. *** • We encourage visitors to explore in depth what MHM has to offer. • Guided tours can be scheduled for family groups, organizations or schools. Educational programs offered and the opportunity to visit with local historians are also available at Miners Hall Museum. • As an added attraction, original artwork and murals are on display in the museum as well as on the grounds. Several pieces of artwork from the SEK Artfest have been donated and are on display. • The center & museum was built shortly after the devastating tornado of 2003 which destroyed much of the community including the former Franklin Community Hall. • While visiting the museum you can also visit the Franklin Community Park and Memorial Garden. Many historic artifacts are incorporated into the design of the park. • The park is built at the site of the former Franklin Community Center. • The Franklin Community Park & Memorial Garden runs adjacent to the Franklin Sidewalk which is listed on the National and State Historic register.