Longyear Museum

VALUES

Longyear aspires to the highest expression of responsible historical scholarship on the life and works of Mary Baker Eddy in a context that recognizes and values the spiritual substance of her discovery and life work.

Longyear takes most seriously Mrs. Eddy's admonition, "Mere historic incidents and personal events are frivolous and of no moment, unless they illustrate the ethics of Truth." (Retrospection and Introspection)

Longyear remains true to its identity as an independent historical institution. As such it does not take on pastoral functions nor teach the practice of Christian Science. Its programs should, however, inspire as well as educate.

Longyear welcomes everyone and regards its primary audience as individuals of every age and background who appreciate the spiritual depth of Mary Baker Eddy's life and the pioneering spirit of early workers in Christian Science.

Longyear values, preserves and protects its expanding collection, and shares it through research, exhibits, historic sites, programs and publications.

Longyear strives to create an atmosphere of welcome and warm service, and to be a safe haven for spiritual discovery, free from personal agendas and opinion.

Longyear treasures the fact that its trustees and staff strive to demonstrate Christian Science in their daily lives, their dealings with each other and with visitors to the Museum.