About US

Celebrating 70 years

Discover the World — Explore the Universe. Georgia's largest general purpose museum since 1956.

From modest beginnings in a single rented room to a state-of-the-art 50,000-square foot facility on a 14-acre campus, the Museum of Arts and Sciences represents more than a half-century of community investment in education.

Its founders — educators and civic leaders — had a vision: to create a center of academic excellence that would celebrate the intersection of arts and sciences through hands-on activities, stimulate curiosity, and instill a passion for lifelong learning in all those who visit the Museum. Today, that founding vision is more relevant and powerful than ever before. Private investments combined with public funding support have allowed the MAS to grow gradually over its 70-year history into the regional cultural asset we all enjoy today — one of Georgia's finest nationally accredited museums.

Who We Are

Mission, Vision & Values

Our mission is to stimulate curiosity, evoke wonder, and inspire lifelong learning through dynamic experiences that unite arts and sciences.

Core Values

Commitment to Education

The Museum believes that exposure to the real thing — actual works of art, live animals, and three-dimensional natural and scientific objects, as well as hands-on opportunities to explore nature — are key to developing knowledge of and appreciation for the world in which we live.

Community Service & Accessibility

The Museum was founded to serve the community by presenting exhibits and programs of broad interest, accessible to all visitors. It increases its impact by collaborating with educational and cultural institutions, governmental agencies, and membership organizations.

Leadership & Excellence

The Museum intends to be a leader among its peers, embracing the highest standards in governance, collections care and management, accuracy of interpretation, and quality programming.

Respect & Inclusiveness

The Museum has a responsibility to visitors, volunteers, board members, donors, and the public at large to respect the dignity of every individual — inclusive in its offerings without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or mental challenges.

Accountability & Professionalism

The Museum is determined to be a good steward of an asset that the community came together to create. It holds itself accountable for the best use of its collections, facilities, staff, and financial resources, committed to transparency and integrity in carrying out its Mission.

Our Staff