This article outlines the reasons for seeking strategic partnerships, the types of collaborations that might be reasonable options, and the systematic approach that cultural organizations could undertake when considering whether a strategic partnership is right for them. These options range from the most straightforward collaboration involving no structural changes, all the way to a formal merger with several organizational partnership models in between. With the process outlined here, organizations can assess their respective strengths, evaluate which type of strategic partnership might be right for them, determine due diligence steps, address any dealbreakers, plan for a new collaboration, and successfully bring it to fruition.