MMC is committed to bringing excellence to museums. We believe that only with excellent leadership can this be accomplished.

MMC is different than firms that focus exclusively on executive search, because search is only part of what we do. We have a far broader understanding of museums because our work also includes assignments with trustees and staff to improve the operational effectiveness of their institutions, to plan new or expanded facilities, to enhance the visitor experience, and to conduct audience research and evaluation. We understand what it takes to be an effective leader in the museum setting, and we know which of our colleagues in the museum field may be appropriate for your consideration.

MMC believes that a well-planned search strategy is vital to finding a new museum director, deputy director, or department head. Too often, the board or staff focuses on filling a vacant position quickly rather than taking the time to reflect upon the museum's needs and future direction. When MMC undertakes an executive search, we get to know a museum very well so that we can find a select group of candidates who truly fit the requirements of the job. Our thorough knowledge of museum operations combined with our well-developed national database of nonprofit leaders allows us to provide our clients with experienced guidance to make an informed choice about to top candidates.

If you would like to be added to our resume database for consideration in future searches, please email a copy of your resume, as a MSWord or PDF document, and compensation information to: mmc@museum-management.com

Current Searches

• Children's Museum San Diego, San Diego, CA
  Development Director
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  Hayward Area Historical Society, Hayward, CA
  Executive Director
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  Nauticus, Norfolk, VA
  Executive Director

Examples of Past Search Clients

• Louisiana State University Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA
  Executive Director
  
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA
  Department Heads
  
• Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA
  Executive Director
  
• Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
  Deputy Director
  
• Oakland Museum of California, Oakland, CA
  Executive Director
  Department Heads
  
• The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson, Nashville, TN
  Executive Director