[1] In 2015, the museum's board of trustees was established, entrusting the governance of the project to ten Armenian American cultural, philanthropic, and religious non-profit organizations.
[3] California Assemblymember Laura Friedman secured $3 million in the 2017-2018 State Budget signed by Governor Jerry Brown.
[11] In October 2024, the museum held a festival at the neighboring Glendale Central Library, featuring musicians including Tigran Asatryan and Joseph Krikorian.
Mayor Elen Asatryan delivered remarks reaffirming the City of Glendale’s long-standing partnership with the museum, noting the importance of such an institution in fostering education, unity, and cultural pride.
[14] During the museum's acquisition of exhibits, Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian stated that “The Armenian culture and history will be the main focus, but we are also planning to present other nations living in California.
Sedda Antekelian, an education and outreach specialist with the Shoah Foundation, and another member of the museum's permanent exhibition committee, has stated that oral histories that may be included can give voice to more contemporary issues, like the dual identity of Armenian Americans.
[22] The Executive Team provides leadership, strategic planning, and operational support to advance the mission and vision of the Armenian American Museum.