Katie - May I suggest that you obtain a copy of the publication MUSEUM
MISSION STATEMENTS: BUILDING A DISTINCT IDENTITY. The publication is full
of case studies about museums that revised their missions, often as part
of strategic planning. It is available for $20 from the American
Association of Museums as one of the Professional Practice Series. You
may be able to borrow a copy from a local institution.

Peter B. Tirrell, Associate Director
Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
The University of Oklahoma
1335 Asp Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma   73019-6071
tel:  (405) 325-1009
Fax:  (405) 325-7699
OMNH web page: http://www.omnh.ou.edu/
also:  president, Association of College and University
Museums and Galleries(ACUMG) www.omnh.ou.edu/acumg/