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Who We Are
The Palmer Museum of History & Art (PMHA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) membership corporation. Our nine-member Board of Directors, membership, and staff are dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and art of the Palmer region.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the PMHA is to collect, care for, exhibit and interpret items that depict the history of the Palmer region. The museum's collections contain items that best depict the region's art history, exploration, settlement, agriculture, and trade, cultural and social development.
Our goals include:
Maintaining the highest professional and aesthetic standards expected of a regional historical museum
Providing adequate facilities to accommodate the programs and services of the museum
Maintaining a competent and well trained museum staff
Maintaining financial stability through adequate fundraising, community support, and prudent fiscal management
Contributing to the cultural, educational, and tourism development of Palmer
Developing and maintaining a positive public image and community relationship
Some of our long-range plans are to:
Develop and expand staff to include a full-time Director and part-time support staff
Expand fundraising
Expand volunteer involvement
Improve and expand exhibits and collections
Develop, improve, and expand educational programs
Provide ongoing historical tours
Up grade conservation of collections
Upgrade museum security
