Mission
A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL MATERIAL, THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ESTABLISHING AND UPHOLDING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, PROMOTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND FOSTERING THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG CONSERVATORS, ALLIED PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PUBLIC.