§ 25.80.010. Purpose and goals.

A.

The purposes and goals of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, a municipal facility, are:

1.

To own and hold in trust for the citizens of the Municipality, including certain artifacts, art objects, historical records, scientific and historical material, books and archives, and also hold and retain custody of similar material on long-term or short-term loan from individuals and other institutions.

2.

Collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret cultural materials illustrating the art, history, and science of Alaska and the circumpolar North.

3.

Maintain an active and diverse exhibition program to acquaint the community with the global spectrum of human artistic, scientific and cultural achievement.

4.

Provide a major cultural center for Anchorage where the community and its visitors may meet, create, learn and participate in its programs and activities.

5.

Stimulate the activities of a creative population of artists, historians, scientists, anthropologists and other allied professionals.

6.

Endeavor to serve the widest possible audience and work with groups, individuals and organizations sharing a common interest in cultural, historical, scientific and educational programs by demonstration, education and leadership.

(AO No. 2007-2, § 2, 1-1-07)