The Mission Statement of the Delaware Academy of Science is:

"To promote scientific education and research; To stimulate and facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge; To assist in the development and utilization of the materials and resources of the State of Delaware; To stimulate close relationships among those concerned with the promotion of scientific work; To render public service in scientific matters; and To publicly recognize those persons in the State who have made outstanding scientific contributions."

The Mission Statement of the Iron Hill Museum is:

"The Iron Hill Museum is the primary resource for the study of human/natural history of the Iron Hill Area.  Its programs, collections and library interpret the relationships between the people and the land.  Our vision is to be one of the State's foremost history and science museums, telling the story of the people, places and events of the Iron Hill region and the Pencader Heritage Area."