American Association of Museums bestows accreditation upon Frost Art Museum at FIU

Congratulations are in order for The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU: After a rigorous process that examined all aspects of its operations, the museum has achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM) once again.

This is the highest national recognition for which a museum can strive. The Frost was initially accredited in 1999.

“We are proud that our exhibitions and didactic programming have been deemed excellent in their quality by our colleagues at AAM,” said Carol Damian, the Frost’s director and chief curator. “This validates that we have continued to operate as an institution of superior quality in our beautiful new building.”

Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, as well as to governments, funders, outside agencies and to the museum-going public. Of the nation’s estimated 17,500 museums, 775 are currently accredited. The Frost is one of only 50 museums accredited in Florida.

“[This achievement] is emblematic of an institution’s commitment to public service and to overall excellence,” said Ford W. Bell, president of the AAM. “Attaining accreditation involves taking a hard look at yourself, allowing your peers in the field to do the same, and being judged to be superior in all areas.”