The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates strategic opportunities, develops intellectual capital, and assembles resources to support our members in realizing their missions and engaging their communities.
Our Vision
Increasing understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people.
Our Purpose
Championing and supporting science and technology centers and museums and the entire science engagement field.
The Work of Our Members
Lifelong Science Learning
Connect Science and Society
Engage Diverse Communities
Partner to Tackle Global and Local Challenges
As ASTC’s current three-year strategy nears its conclusion, we are actively engaged in the process to develop our association’s strategic framework for 2026–2028.
Over the coming months, the ASTC Board and staff will be working with our members, partners, collaborators, and other constituents to help inform the development of this new strategy.
If you have insights or input for ASTC to inform our work, please email us at ideas@astc.org.