Attendees participating at MTA's Director/Chairman Workshop at the Timken Museum of Art. April 2018.

Our Mission

MTA enhances the effectiveness of museums by advancing the trustee-director partnership and developing the governance skills of current and future trustees and staff. We engage the museum community and the public on the vital role that boards play in the educational missions and sustainability of museums. 

The Museum Trustee Association is the only group dedicated to enhancing the Museum Trustee/Director partnership and provides needed programs and tools to educate Trustees and staff on Board operations and governance. With your membership, you will have the opportunity to network with fellow trustees and the CEOs and staff who partner and collaborate with them. By joining MTA, you will learn how to make your museum more effective, transparent and sustainable. 
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We Serve:

• Board Chairs ​
• Trustees 
• Directors 
• Senior Staff 
• Museum Staff & Trustees New to Board Governance 
• The Public 

We Value: 

• Partnerships 
• Collaboration 
• Education 
• The Unique Nature of Each Board