1124 First Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada P.(867)667-2709 F.(867)633-6607
Vision Statement
MACBRIDE MUSEUM SOCIETY
The present Board of Trustees of the MacBride
Museum Society subscribes to the following approach to governance of the Society.
VISION:
MacBride
is a dynamic museum, dedicated to promoting the value, understanding and enjoyment
of Yukon history.
MISSION:
MacBride Museum will be a community
place for Yukoners to share the stories of the Yukon and Whitehorse. MacBride
will be a place to illustrate our history and provide opportunities for everyone
to learn and create new experiences.
VALUES:
accountability to
public expectations
stewardship of the collections entrusted to our care
respect
for diversity
objectivity in presenting information
excellence in product
and service
CURRENT FUNCTION, FUTURE OBJECTIVES:
Being a Museum
is our core business. We will focus on this role and add activities to complement
it.
Collections:
MacBride will collect, protect and interpret
artefacts that illustrate the Yukon’s history.
Archives and Research:
MacBride
will be a centre of excellence in heritage research. MacBride is an accredited
archive and offers knowledgeable staff and resources.
Exhibitions:
MacBride
will undertake permanent and temporary exhibits to illustrate the history of the
Yukon and Whitehorse’s role in the development of the Territory.
Programming:
MacBride
will present high quality educational programming linked to curriculum. The Museum
will partner with students, schools, and educators to deliver these programs.
Additionally the Museum will deliver historically themed programs for adults,
families and children.
Partnership:
In all our endeavours, we
will seek partnerships.
Professionalism:
MacBride management and
staff will ensure that collections are managed to high professional standards.
