On November 19, 2019 the Illinois Association of Museums awarded Perfume Passage Foundation and Museum with the “Welcome Award” for their dedication in preserving the history, beauty, and artistry of perfume bottles, compacts, ephemera and related vanity items and for their vision to educate and inspire visitors by illuminating the connection between perfume and the human experience.
The mission of Illinois Association of Museums is to provide advocacy, promote best practices, and foster the exchange of ideas in the field. IAM is an independent museum network which supports the work of the American Alliance of Museums, the American Association of State and Local History, the Association of Midwest Museums, and various other local and regional museum networks across Illinois.