American Poetry Museum
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
1227 Good Hope Road, SESuite 103Washington, DC 20019 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Poetry Museum is to celebrate poetry, promote literacy, foster meaningful dialogue, encourage an appreciation for the diversity of the American experience, and to educate local, national, and international audiences through the presentation, preservation and interpretation of American poetry.
Description
The American Poetry Museum is a non-profit organizations that provides educational, professional development, and public programs. In addition, the Museum provides collections and online exhibits of poetry.
Founded in 2004, it is one of the first museums in the world dedicated to collecting, interpreting and presenting American poetry; however, the American Poetry Museum seeks to go beyond these traditional museum functions and serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue about the complex American experience.