BOCA RATON, FL.- The Boca Raton Museum of Art announced that it was awarded re-accreditation by the American Association of Museums. Accredited status from AAM is the highest national recognition achievable by an American museum. Of the nation’s estimated 17,500 museums, 778 are currently accredited. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures that these organizations continue to uphold their public trust. Developed and sustained by museum professionals for more than 35 years, AAM’s museum accreditation program is the field’s primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation and public accountability.