The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) is a professional service organization with more than 500 members in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1962, ACM's mission is to strengthen all children’s museums through leadership, advocacy, professional development and service.

Our Core Values

• Members. We value children’s museums and museums dedicated to serving children and families.

• Leadership and Excellence. We value leadership and excellence as key characteristics of our work on behalf of the field.

• Inclusiveness. We value diversity and strive to build an inclusive community in all that we do.

• Collaboration. We value collaboration and build partnerships that will advance the field.

• Innovation. We value innovation and risk-taking as we seek to be entrepreneurial in our growth as an association.

• Lifelong Learning and Play. We value lifelong learning, creativity and the power of play because they help build the critical skills all children need.

Learn More About ACM

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