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History museums

There are 5,392 history museums in the United States. Combined, these history museums employ 32,303 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Job trends for History museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
948
1-10
 
971
11-25
 
296
26-100
 
174
101 to 1,000
 
51
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of history museums

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,025
$250k to $1M
 
767
$1M to $5M
 
323
$5M to $25M
 
110
$25M to $100M
 
19
$100M+
 
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Directory of history museums

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1-20 of 5,392

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
$172.5m
Assets
$957.3m
Employees
506
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winterthur Museum Garden and Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860.
Revenue
$69.3m
Assets
$439.2m
Employees
390
EIN
51-0066038
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)

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
$16.0m
Assets
$49.2m
Employees
86
EIN
13-3376265
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)

Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

To delight and engage visitors with an experience inspired by the life of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$391.5m
Employees
166
EIN
52-6080752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation preserves and shares Medal of Honor stories, honors recipients, and builds tributes that inspire courage, service, and sacrifice.
Revenue
$43.2m
Assets
$235.8m
Employees
33
EIN
90-0900556
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)

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)

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)

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)

American Society for Yad Vashem

American Society for Yad Vashem preserves Holocaust memory by funding Yad Vashem research and education, training educators, and supporting exhibitions, publications, and memorial projects.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$104.2m
Employees
15
EIN
13-3106768
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)

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
$63.8m
Employees
86
EIN
13-0873838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center is an educational institution that engages and inspires large and diverse audiences through programs that enable links to the past, understanding in the present, and guidance for the future.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$77.4m
Employees
184
EIN
25-0965391
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
$24.6m
Assets
$169.1m
Employees
116
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is America's first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution, its ideals and its legacy of active citizenship.
Revenue
$40.5m
Assets
$198.7m
Employees
142
EIN
23-2434447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Reserve Historical Society

Western Reserve Historical Society preserves Northeast Ohios tangible history, operating museums and historic sites, advancing genealogy research, and educating audiences through programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$50.9m
Employees
158
EIN
34-0714724
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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