The Michigan Museums Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors elected by the membership at the annual conference. Directors are selected from all geographic areas of the state and represent a wide variety of museum disciplines and expertise. MMA is supported by membership dues, fees, grants and sponsorships.

Mission Statement
The Michigan Museums Association provides services that promote the growth and professionalism of the Michigan museum community and advocates on its behalf.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to be practically and powerfully relevant to every museum in Michigan as well as its staff and volunteers by:

• offering a full range of superlative services on a year-round, statewide basis maintaining the core values and thereby engaging the larger membership;
  
• expanding staff, diversifying the board, and achieving sufficient financial resources;
  
• developing the economic and political clout needed to establish MMA as an effective and valued partner in Michigan’s cultural, educational and tourism agendas.