Framework for Success

The strategic framework of the organization, encompassed by our purpose and centered on our mission, transforms essential inputs—such as collections, fellowship infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and spaces—into impactful outputs, including access, scholarship, publications, exhibitions, blog posts, programs, and podcasts.

Purpose

To deepen humanity's understanding and appreciation of science and its integral role in shaping our world.

Mission

To use our collections and other resources to inspire curiosity, innovation, and cultural engagement with science, through collecting, education, and interpretation.

Vision

A world in which science is celebrated as a vital part of our histories, lives, and futures.