MENDOCINO COUNTY MUSEUM 

MISSION STATEMENT

Mendocino County Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting its museum collections for the purpose of educating and inspiring awareness of the peoples, communities, and history of Mendocino County for the enjoyment and benefit of County residents and visitors.

Our Mission Delivery

• Responsible Collection Management: Responsibly caring for the resources entrusted to us, today and for future generations.
• Quality Exhibits and Programs: Presenting compelling and relevant exhibits and educational programming benefiting County residents and visitors.

Our Core Values

• Public Service
  Working for the benefit of all Mendocino County residents and visitors, and providing accessible exhibits and programs focusing on our audience’s needs while providing excellent customer service.
• Stewardship
  Caring for the Museum’s collection with the highest standards of collection management and care in terms of collection documentation, storage, conservation, protection, and security.

Strategic Priorities

• Ensuring responsible Museum Collection Management
• Updating/Creating Museum Policies and Collection Management Policies
• Visitor Experience/Guest Services
• Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Educational Relevance and Programming

(BOS Approved 4/9/2019)