Vision Statement
The Fiji Museum aims to be a dynamic institution for the preservation of the country's national heritage. This national heritage is understood to encompass the culture and history of the people of Fiji, and their relationship with the people of the South Pacific and the rest of the world.
Mission Statement
The mission of the museum is to preserve its valuable collection and present it to the public. In this effort, the establishment of a new museum/centre for Culture and the Arts (CCA) is key to the effective support of Museum activities. Specific to these activities is the:
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Promotion of greater cross-cultural understanding.
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The preservation and protection of the nation's cultural heritage.
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Encouraging greater awareness of the nation's heritage through special education programmes.
Objectives
To meet this mission, it is the objective of the Museum to undertake more marketing, effective research, documentation, and presentation of historical artifacts, and the development of activities aimed at stimulating interest in culture and the arts. To this end, the museum envisages as its immediate objectives the following areas: preservation, education, management of, and fiscal responsibility for, the culture of its community. Specifically:
Preservation.
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Maintain and develop facilities which protect the collections in a controlled environment, free of congestion, with regulated light, temperature and humidity levels; and safe from damage by pests.
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Create an environment which presents the nation's history and culture in an effective and inviting atmosphere.
Education.
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Expand community awareness of the role of the museum through education programmes.
Heritage Management.
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Liaise with Fiji's land-owners to assist in the identification, research and interpretation of sites in order to protect valuable heritage sites and generate revenue for landowners.
Fiscal Responsibility.
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Develop a revenue base to assure the museum's ongoing financial viability through revenue-generating projects as well as grants from the government, corporate sector and overseas development agencies.
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Strengthen the museum's professional and administrative capabilities and staff numbers.
