Mission statement :
The Albuquerque Museum Foundation is authorized to pursue and to further the cultural and educational programs and purposes as set forth by the City of Albuquerque ordinances relating to the Albuquerque Museum, a municipally owned and established museum. Incident thereto the purpose is to bring about the development of the museum as the outstanding museum of its kind in the Southwest. The Foundation shall promote and assist in the development of the Museum's activities, shall seek to develop broad public, private and volunteer support, and shall aid in the securing of gifts supportive of the Museum's programs, exhibits, and collections.