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Museums will continue to be assessed on a 4-year cycle. The new assessment will remove numerical scoring, increase the focus on qualitative information, and infuse the program with EDI, accessibility, responding to climate change, and addressing community needs. Assessment will include three types of questions, all done through submission rather than site visits:

2024 TRACK Modules

Governance

To what extent does the museum have governance practices in place, including clearly defined roles and plans, as well as assessment measures to monitor progress and manage risks to the organization?

Governance Checklist (PDF)

A: Governance Needs Assessment  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Feb. 16, 2024


B: Governance Standards Questions  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Sept. 13, 2024


C: Governance Peer Coaching  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Sept. 13, 2024

Community

To what extent is the museum engaging with its community to support needs and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and action?

Community Checklist (PDF)

A: Community Needs Assessment  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Feb. 16, 2024


B: Community Standards Questions  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Sept. 13, 2024


C: Community Peer Coaching  – Online Form  |   Download PDF Form  |  Due: Sept. 13, 2024

2025 TRACK Modules

Interpretation

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching

Communications

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching

2026 TRACK Modules

Management

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching

Financial Stability

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching

2027 TRACK Modules

Collections

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching

Facility Management

A: Needs Assessment
B: Standards Questions
C: Peer Coaching