National Museum of Nuclear Science & History News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, outside agencies, and the museum-going public.
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History at 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, was initially accredited in 2013. All museums must undergo a re-accreditation review at least every ten years to maintain accredited status.
Alliance Accreditation brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement. Developed and sustained by museum professionals for 50 years, the Alliance’s museum accreditation program is the field’s primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation, and public accountability. It strengthens the museum profession by promoting practices that enable leaders to make informed decisions, allocate resources wisely, and remain financially and ethically accountable to provide the best possible service to the public.
“We are honored to receive this distinction from the American Alliance of Museums. This re-accreditation acknowledges the excellence of our staff and volunteers, whose tireless efforts ensure that the museum’s thought-provoking exhibits, vibrant educational programs, and collections allow us to give voice to the history and future of the Atomic Age,” Museum President/CEO Jennifer Hayden said. “We are thankful for our Board of Trustees, community partners, and elected officials who participated in the process and helped demonstrate the critical role of the Museum in our nation.”
Accreditation is a rigorous but highly rewarding process examining all aspects of a museum’s operations. To earn accreditation, a museum must first conduct a year of self-study, then undergo a site visit by a team of peer reviewers. AAM’s Accreditation Commission, an independent and autonomous body of museum professionals, considers the self-study and visiting committee report to determine whether a museum should receive accreditation.
“Accredited museums are a community of institutions that have chosen to hold themselves publicly accountable to excellence,” Alliance President/CEOLaura L. Lott said. “Accreditation is clearly a significant achievement, of which both the institutions and the communities they serve can be extremely proud.”
To learn more, visit www.nuclearmuseum.org.
