Johnson County Museum

Mission:

Challenging you to explore suburbia, as exemplified by the story of Johnson County, through an exceptional venue, collections, exhibitions, and programs.

Vision:

To be nationally recognized as the premier venue for understanding the past, present, and future of suburbia.

Core Values:

 - We believe in a Visitor First philosophy, meaning the visitor is not an interruption of our work, but the reason for our work.

 - We value honesty, integrity, ethics, and the highest professional standards in everything we do.

 - We are committed as stewards of the collection to responsibly develop, maintain, preserve, and interpret permanent collections held in public trust.

 - We strive for quality and excellence in scholarship and accuracy in interpretation by presenting balanced views.

 - We are dedicated and responsive to the diverse residents of our region. We strive to provide accessible and inclusive programs and exhibitions to foster community pride and a greater understanding of Johnson County's role in the American suburban phenomena.

 - We are guided by our mission and vision, while being an essential part of Johnson County, Kansas government's vision and strategic plan.

 - We are fiscally responsible.