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Kentucky history museums

There are 61 history museums in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian history museums employ 403 people, earn more than $21 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $131 million.
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History museums by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lexington
 
14
 
$2,530,360
Louisville
 
8
 
$3,018,127
Elizabethtown
 
6
 
$379,398
Cincinnati, OH
 
4
 
$718,875
Bowling Green
 
4
 
$1,525,668
Huntington, WV
 
2
 
$1,200,589
Clarksville, TN
 
2
 
$2,904,612
Owensboro
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Kentucky history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6
1-10
 
14
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of history museums in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
17
$250k to $1M
 
9
$1M to $5M
 
3
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of history museums in Kentucky

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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

To preserve and maintain the site of the shaker community which once existed here, to protect its buildings, its countryside and the records and articles pertaining to its builders.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
245
EIN
61-0592561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation supports troops, preserves their legacy, promotes museum fundraising and construction; programs support soldiers and families.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
8
EIN
62-1516963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frazier History Museum

The Frazier History Museum is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown. It provides an unforgettable journey through more than 1,000 years of history with live performances every day.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$36.0m
Employees
52
EIN
61-1378343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center preserves and displays regional history, offering educational information through exhibits and traveling displays.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1061542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Henry Clay Memorial Foundation

Preserves The Henry Clay Estate, operates it as a museum and educational center for 19th century history, and honors Henry Clay.
Revenue
$844.4k
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
18
EIN
61-0461732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Museum and Depot

Preserves railroad history through exhibits, programming and collection of authentic passenger cars, engines and transportation artifacts in Bowling Green, KY.
Revenue
$983.1k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
12
EIN
37-1430589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Laurel County History Museum and Genealogy Center Incorporated

Laurel County History Museum and Genealogy Center Incorporated is a history museum in London, KY that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0259423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Thomas Military and Community History Museum

Fort Thomas Military and Community History Museum is a history museum in Fort Thomas, KY that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-0828757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Post Air Military Heritage Museum

Post Air Military Heritage Museum is a history museum in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1712389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Battle of Richmond Association

Battle of Richmond Association is a history museum in Richmond, KY that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0108547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shakertown Revisited

Shakertown Revisited preserves the site of the Shaker Society in Auburn, KY and operates a museum with educational programs.
Revenue
$383.0k
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7173327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgetown and Scott County Museum

Georgetown and Scott County Museum preserves the history of Scott County through their operation of a history museum that offers various programs.
Revenue
$136.2k
Assets
$354.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1281685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dinsmore Homestead Foundation

The Dinsmore Homestead Foundation preserves the historical site of the Dinsmore Homestead in Burlington, KY by researching and preserving historical data, buildings, and land.
Revenue
$56.9k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1111934
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fleming County Museum Society

Fleming County Museum Society is a history museum in Flemingsburg, KY that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1363252
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopkinsville History Foundation

Hopkinsville History Foundation is a history museum in Hopkinsville, KY that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3363309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mclean County Historical and Genealogical Museum

Mclean County Historical and Genealogical Museum is a history museum in Calhoun, KY that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1366901
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ron Spriggs Exhibit of Tuskegee Airmen

Ron Spriggs Exhibit of Tuskegee Airmen is a history museum in Lexington, KY that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0927599
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Homeplace of Green River

The Homeplace of Green River promotes rural culture and sustainability through education, conservation, and agri-tourism on a historic farm in Campbellsville.
Revenue
$73.9k
Assets
$735.3k
Employees
1
EIN
26-0001302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hart County Kentucky Historical Society

The Hart County Historical Society & museum is located in historic downtown munfordville, Kentucky in The 1893 chapline building in The block south of The court house on 31w at 109 main street.
Revenue
$98.9k
Assets
$56.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1053539
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Point Kentucky History Museum

West Point Kentucky History Museum is a history museum in West Point, KY that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-0990779
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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