The Mission of the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. is to provide a gateway to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting items that reflect the interests and history of the St. Joseph area and its citizens. The Incorporation serves as the Municipal Museum for the City of St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Museums, Inc. cares for over 200,000 collections as well as archives, photos, and books supporting its mission to preserve and interpret the stories of St. Joseph and its citizens.