The Museum Advisory Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council, providing recommendations to the Community Services and Infrastructure Committee, followed by final consideration and approval by Council.

The Museum Advisory Committee assists in the implementation of the Museum’s Strategic Plan, focusing on the six strategic action areas outlined in the plan: Governance; Fundraising and Revenue Development; Exhibits, Outreach and Programs; Collections and Research; Marketing, Access and Branding; and Community Partnerships. 

The Museum Advisory Committee further supports the work of the Museum and its staff, and will ensure that it meets professional standards outlined by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries through the Standards for Community Museums in Ontario. The Museum Advisory Committee works to advance the mission and vision of the Museum and Cultural Centre as it strives to engage citizens in meaningful ways.

The Advisory Committee has the following objectives and responsibilities:

- Provide input into the implementation of museum’s Strategic Plan (monitoring progress)
- Assist in the development of future strategic plans
- Formation of, and participation in sub-committees as deemed necessary (relating to strategic priorities outlined in the museum’s Strategic Plan, i.e fundraising, exhibits, collections, partnerships)
- Support special projects furthering public awareness of and support for the Museum
- Serve as museum ambassadors to champion positive community engagement and support of key initiatives
- Advance the Mission and Vision of the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre

Sustainability Commitment Statement

On June 17, 2021, the Museum Advisory Committee endorsed the following sustainability commitment statement:

"On March 29, 2021, Council of the Town of Lincoln approved the Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and accordingly, declared a Climate Crisis on April 19, 2021.

The Museum Advisory Committee supports the Town’s vision to strengthen the community’s response and adaptation to climate change and the commitment to expand and utilize available resources to prepare for, respond to, and move toward a more sustainable future.

As such, the Museum Advisory Committee recommends that the Museum and Cultural Centre implement environmentally sustainable practices, including energy use, waste management and conservation and to raise public awareness of environmental, economic and social sustainability through conversation, exhibitions and programming."