The besser museum for ne michigan shall be a community resource that serves to inspire curiosity, foster community pride, and cultivate personal legacy. The museum shall through discovery, preservation, education and stewardship be an institution dedicated to serving the public of all ages and abilities in the art, history, and science of northeast michigan. The organization also maintains the only working planetarium in northern michigan.

Preservation of the museum and related artifacts - the organization maintains collections and is also currently involved in the restoration of an historic vessel, the katherine v. educational programs - besser museum's exhibits and programs focus on art, history and science. The museum offered outreach programs to over 1500 elementary students visiting on field trips with the devonian fossil park exhibit being the main attraction. Besser museum matted and framed several pieces from the fine art collection including pieces from international acclaimed artist, salvador dali which introduces cultural diversity to our rural region.