Our Mission
The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum (JHAM) is a teaching collection for the Johns Hopkins University community dedicated to the interactive and interdisciplinary study, research, preservation, and interpretation of archaeological and historical objects. By facilitating hands-on, original investigation of its collections, the museum advances the mission of the Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, which is to support discovery that creates new knowledge. The museum is committed to sharing these discoveries with the Johns Hopkins University community, members of the general public, and academic researchers through exhibitions, publications, and on-line resources.
Our Mission
The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum (JHUAM) is a teaching collection for the Johns Hopkins University community dedicated to the interactive and interdisciplinary study, research, preservation, and interpretation of archaeological and historical objects. By facilitating hands-on, original investigation of its collections, the museum advances the mission of the Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, which is to support discovery that creates new knowledge. The museum is committed to sharing these discoveries with the Johns Hopkins University community, members of the general public, and academic researchers through exhibitions, publications, and on-line resources.
Our Values
The daily work of the museum is guided by the following values:
- The museum advances the pedagogical mission of its parent institution, the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
- Collections must be accessible for hands-on and interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research
- Knowledge gained through teaching and research must be disseminated so that it is accessible to the museum’s wider audience
- The ethical and professional stewardship of the museum collections must be of paramount importance, and guides the documentation, use, acquisition, or loan of collection materials