The Museum of Friends' mission is to "honor the artists who have freely given art to the museum's founders thereby establishing its collection. MOF honors art and celebrates the generous artists who made possible and gave form to its existence. MOF's primary goals are to foster the open inquiry necessary for a cultural education and its ideals through exhibitions, public and educational programs, while sharing an extensive reference library and permanent collection to bring economic development and job creation to Huerfano Couny.