Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum will carry out this mission through exhibits and programming that:

Illustrate the scope of Schulz's multi-faceted career
Communicate the stories, inspirations, and influences of Charles M. Schulz
Celebrate the life of Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters
Build understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art

Goals

To educate visitors to the unique place of Charles M. Schulz in the history of cartooning and to increase awareness and appreciation of his work

To provide access to primary materials relating to the life & work of Charles M. Schulz for scholars and other serious students through the Research Center

To acquire selected materials, which enhance and support the Museum's missions and goals

To lend works of art and related materials from the collection to other institutions when appropriate and feasible considerigng budgetary constraints

To achieve the Museum's mission in an atmosphere that remains true to the character of Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters