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Heisey Collectors of America preserves, documents, and interprets the history and products of the A. H. Heisey & Company by maintaining and operating the National Heisey Glass Museum, caring for the mold and object collections, and offering educational exhibits and programs to the public and collectors.

The Yankee Air Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated technologies while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves and interprets the history and cultural impact of African-American baseball by operating a national museum, maintaining collections and exhibits, and offering educational programs and public events to honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues.

The American Folk Art Museum is the premier institution devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of traditional folk art and creative expressions of contemporary self-taught artists from the United States and abroad. The museum preserves, conserves, and interprets a comprehensive collection of the highest quality, with objects dating from the eighteenth century to the present.

The Center for Book Arts promotes active explorations of both contemporary and traditional artistic practices related to the book as an art object. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary visual and literary arts, while being a model organization locally, nationally, and internationally within the field. We achieve this through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting. Founded in 1974 and still located in Manhattan, it was the first not-for-profit organization of its kind in the nation, and has since become a model for others around the world.

Preserving America’s Heritage, honoring those who served, Educating, and Inspiring Future GenerationsWe honor and sustain America’s heritage by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts and historic material that recount our nation’s rich history, culture, values, and innovative achievements.We seek to educate by offering immersive exhibits, interactive displays, lectures, events, and outreach programs to enlighten people of all ages and backgrounds about the spirit, valor, optimism, and opportunity that have shaped America.We proudly serve to inspire an appreciation for America’s rich heritage for it remains the foundation by which future generations will strengthen our nation through their integrity, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge.

To promote the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Willa Cather, through education, preservation, and the arts. The Willa Cather Foundation is located in Cather's childhood hometown of Red Cloud, Nebraska. It serves this region as well as readers, scholars, visitors, and students from across the nation and internationally.

The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. Located in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s Central Northside since 1977, the Mattress Factory is host to 75,000 visitors per year. It exhibits room-sized installation art by regional, national and international artists.

The museum preserves and shares the history and cultural contributions of African Americans—with an emphasis on Bucks County—through exhibits, educational programs, community events, and tours. Its work aims to promote understanding of African American history, highlight local and national contributions, and inspire pride and learning across audiences.

The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, honors and preserves the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights. We educate and serve as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change.

Mission:To broaden our audience, engage their curiosity, and give them an extraordinary Museum experience. Vision: We envision Shelburne Museum as a nationally significant institution that is intellectually vibrant, seeking to provide visitors with stimulating experiences reflecting the highest standards of scholarship and the intelligence, whimsy, and courage of Electra Havemeyer Webb, our founder.

Ours is an all American story - typical of how communities grew up all across our great nation. While our story takes place in the back country of northwestern North Carolina at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is likely to bear many similarities to the development of crossroads, towns, and cities throughout America.