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History museums

There are 6,005 history museums in the United States. Combined, these history museums employ 35,712 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $23 billion.
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Job trends for History museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,044
1-10
 
1,043
11-25
 
322
26-100
 
198
101 to 1,000
 
62
1,000+
 
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Sizes of history museums

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,153
$250k to $1M
 
862
$1M to $5M
 
357
$5M to $25M
 
138
$25M to $100M
 
23
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of history museums

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1-20 of 6,005

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a history museum in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.
Revenue
$209.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
337
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural sciences under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$84.4m
Employees
127
EIN
45-3138892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.
Revenue
$98.2m
Assets
$556.4m
Employees
1,818
EIN
38-1359513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$198.7m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
532
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To the Holocaust

The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is committed to the crucial mission of educating diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
86
EIN
13-3376265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$120.5m
Employees
307
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund honors fallen officers, preserves law enforcement history through its Memorial and Museum, and advances officer safety and wellness.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$134.1m
Employees
42
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holocaust Legacy Foundation

Holocaust Legacy Foundation supports organizations to preserve the memory and lessons of the Holocaust, while building its own museum.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
4
EIN
83-4670212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bartow History Museum

The mission of the Bartow History Museum is to preserve Bartow County history, educate a diverse community of students and visitors about its unique heritage.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$66.7m
Employees
254
EIN
20-1234015
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CAIR-California

To enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. To be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
150
EIN
77-0411194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wing Luke Museum

The Wing Luke Museum connects everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity. The museum is located in Seattle, WA.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
68
EIN
91-6067431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation preserves Marine Corps aviation history, supports the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, restores aircraft, and educates generations on American values.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
2
EIN
33-0345440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Railroad Museum

Preserving and exhibiting artifacts that represent the railroading history of Colorado, including immersive experiences like "The Polar Express" during winter.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
28
EIN
84-6037753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California

Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California educates the public on the Armenian American story and culture through its organization as a history museum.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
6
EIN
47-2465341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

National historic landmark in Palm Beach, FL with a mission to preserve Whitehall and interpret materials related to Henry Flagler's life.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$67.3m
Employees
86
EIN
13-0873838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Virginia Museum of History and Culture connects people to Virginia's past through exhibitions, education, and programs, inspiring future generations with engaging state history.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$176.8m
Employees
129
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgates the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$109.4m
Employees
50
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center honors 9/11 victims, offers educational programs, and fosters reflection on their enduring legacy.
Revenue
$93.3m
Assets
$547.8m
Employees
411
EIN
61-1745872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autry Museum of the American West

Autry Museum of the American West is a museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past to the present to inspire their shared future.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$179.9m
Employees
176
EIN
95-3947744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George W Bush Presidential Center

Endow a Presidential archive depository to house & preserve documents, papers,& other memorabilia of president George W. Bush and promote and operate The George W. Bush institute.
Revenue
$56.0m
Assets
$711.3m
Employees
128
EIN
20-4119317
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A54: History Museums" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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