10 U.S.C. § 9784: Air Force and Space Force Museum System

The Secretary of the Air Force shall support a system of official Air Force and Space Force museums within the Department of the Air Force. Such system shall include the National Museum of the United States Air Force and may contain other museums honoring individual installations, units, and branches, as designated by the Secretary of the Air Force, that meet criteria established under subsection (b). historical significance to Air Force and Space Force operations, technology, or personnel; public accessibility and educational outreach programs; and alignment with the mission of the Air Force and Space Force to preserve the heritage of the Air Force and Space Force. a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate display of historical collections contained in the museum; how any issues relating to museum personnel will be resolved; an identification of any efforts to maintain museum operations through public-private partnerships; and an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical collections contained in the museum; and a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees. Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the Air Force and Space Force museum system.