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Massachusetts history museums

There are 125 history museums in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsan history museums employ 1,201 people, earn more than $102 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $598 million.
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History museums by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
 
60
 
$57,409,234
Providence, RI
 
20
 
$13,063,103
Worcester
 
17
 
$18,367,751
Springfield, MA
 
13
 
$487,017
Barnstable Town
 
9
 
$12,047,297
Pittsfield
 
6
 
$715,288
Showing 6 of 6 metros

Job trends for Massachusetts history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
25
1-10
 
28
11-25
 
9
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of history museums in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
59
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of history museums in Massachusetts

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1-20 of 125

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

We are dedicated to presenting the separate and shared history of the native Wampanoag and the English colonists in all it's complexity and differing perspectives from recreating immersion environments and role-playing staff.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
196
EIN
04-2210750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Ann Museum

Cape Ann Museum collects and preserves art and artifacts related to Cape Ann, and offers programming to educate the public.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
28
EIN
04-2143545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Collings Foundation

Collings Foundation preserves living history events and displays historical artifacts with a unique focus on American vehicles and military tanks.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$90.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1954671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Sturbridge Village (OSV)

Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is a history museum and learning resource that invites all visitors to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration in the exploration of New England's past. It is a nonprofit, educational museum that is open year-round.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
295
EIN
04-2104809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Afro American History

To preserve and interpret the contributions of people of African descent and those who have found common cause with them in the struggle for liberty and justice for all Americans.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
14
EIN
04-2429556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Paul Revere House

The Paul Revere Memorial Association, a private, non-profit organization, operates both the Paul Revere House and the Pierce/Hichborn House.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
51
EIN
04-2104820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Martha's Vineyard Museum

The Martha's Vineyard Museum preserves and interprets collections that engage and connect the public to the Island's history, art and culture.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
24
EIN
04-2160642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Museums and Gardens

Heritage Museums and Gardens celebrates American culture and offers STEM education through garden design, horticulture, outdoor discovery, and exhibitions.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
129
EIN
04-2704457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longyear Foundation

Longyear Museum is an independent historical museum dedicated to advancing the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$84.5m
Employees
50
EIN
04-2203829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marblehead Museum and Historical Society

Preserving Marblehead's history through Lee Mansion display & 60k+ artifacts. Online access to a small part of the archives. Various programs offered.
Revenue
$774.9k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
7
EIN
04-6003248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Battleship Cove

Battleship Cove is one of southeastern Massachusetts' most popular tourist attractions. With its historic military vessels of local, national and international importance, Battleship Cove draws visitors from all over the world.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
58
EIN
04-2377049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worcester Historical Museum (WHM)

Worcester Historical Museum is the only organization solely dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Worcester's unique and diverse history from all time periods and subject areas.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
20
EIN
04-2105858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pilgrim Society

Preserves and interprets history, provides education and events focused on early American history. Located in Plymouth, MA.
Revenue
$791.2k
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
10
EIN
23-7282033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Concord Antiquarian Society

The Concord Museum educates visitors of all ages about the history of Concord and its continuing influence on American political, literary and cultural life.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
58
EIN
04-2104035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library

Museum and library in Lexington, MA exhibiting American history and culture, with a focus on Freemasonry and fraternalism.
Revenue
$-1,194,731
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
15
EIN
04-2493347
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Webster Museums Incoroprated

Webster Museums Inc. promotes New England's industrial/commercial history by collecting, preserving, and restoring related artifacts. It is located in Oxford, MA.
Revenue
$800.1k
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
8
EIN
82-1476574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Educational museum inspiring appreciation, understanding and stewardship of natural environment through discovery and learning. Located in Brewster, MA.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
60
EIN
04-2262299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Red Barn

Friends of the Red Barn is a history museum in Holden, MA that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
04-3501094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worcester Historical Fire Society

Worcester Historical Fire Society is a history museum in Worcester, MA that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4190247
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
$-128,034
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
3
EIN
83-4670212
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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