The mission of the Georgia Association of Museums is to serve the entire state of Georgia as a private, non-profit museum and gallery association.

GAM Vision

The Georgia Association of Museums is a statewide organization dedicated to serving a diverse membership in a way that establishes a responsive network, provides a resource base and promotes professionalism so that Georgia's museum community is strong, effective, and proactive. 

GAM Purpose 

• Encourage growth and improve professional practices of museums and non-profit galleries throughout the state
• Stimulate public interest, support, and understanding of museums and non-profit galleries of all disciplines
• Increase general understanding of the roles of museums and non-profit galleries as community resources for improving the quality of life and continued learning for all citizens of the state
• Maintain and develop relations among institutions and staffs for the interchange of information and development of cooperative efforts to achieve these objectives
• Maintain relations with various governmental agencies
• Promote research to foster understanding of cultural and natural resources of the community and state