Museums are incredibly diverse and range from arboretums and art centers to youth museums and zoos.
The central purpose of every successful museum is embodied in its mission statement. The statement describes the areas of research and education in which the museum focuses its work. The work of all employees helps the museum fulfill its mission. There are many big questions to consider when developing a new museum project. The Essentials relates advice and some words of caution from experienced museum professionals about the exciting and challenging efforts involved in starting a museum.