Museum profile statuses
- Listed
- A basic listing built from trusted public sources. Museum Passport has not yet reviewed every field, and a listing does not imply endorsement or partnership.
- Information Verified
- Key details were reviewed against official sources on the date shown. This is a data-quality review, not a partnership or a claim by the museum.
- Official Museum
- This profile is claimed and managed by the institution. Official status is granted only after admin approval of an institutional claim.
Association statuses
- Resource Listing
- Compiled from publicly available information so museum workers can find it. Not a partnership.
- Information Verified
- Details were checked against the organization's official sources on the date shown.
- Claimed Association
- A representative of this organization has claimed and manages this profile.
- Official Museum Passport Collaborator
- A collaboration confirmed by both the organization and Museum Passport, approved by an administrator.
How we describe relationships
Accreditation, membership, directory inclusion and geography are separate concepts. We never upgrade one into another.
- Confirmed member
- Directory listing
- Located in state
- Program participant
- Accredited by
- Affiliated with
- Parent organization
- Regional network
- Awaiting confirmation
- Disputed — under review
How often we re-check facts
| Field group | Re-checked within |
|---|---|
| events | 7 days |
| hours | 30 days |
| admission | 30 days |
| tickets | 30 days |
| accessibility | 90 days |
| contact | 90 days |
| association resources | 90 days |
| history | 365 days |
| operating status | Monitored continuously |
When a field falls outside its window it enters re-verification, keeps its original source, and the profile shows “Confirm current details with the museum” where it matters for a visit.
Corrections and claims
Anyone can suggest a correction with a source. Museums and associations can claim their profiles for free; claims are checked against official domains or supporting evidence and approved by our team. Sensitive changes are logged.