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Pennsylvania history museums

There are 207history museums in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanianhistory museumsemploy 1,157 people, earn more than $108 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $659 million.
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History museums by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
46
$38,838,724
Pittsburgh
34
$24,430,612
Allentown
18
$5,805,709
Reading
11
$14,226,654
Harrisburg
10
$2,991,425
Lancaster
8
$1,390,623
State College
7
$290,206
York
6
$7,594,012
Scranton
6
$45,840
Lebanon
4
$153,722
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Job trends for Pennsylvania history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
39
1-10
32
11-25
11
26-100
10
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of history museums in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
86
$250k to $1M
27
$1M to $5M
12
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of history museums in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 207

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
$21.6m
Assets
$163.3m
Employees
116
EIN
23-2434447
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
$13.1m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
185
EIN
25-0965391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using their rich collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, letters, diaries, and works of art.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$142.2m
Employees
165
EIN
23-2773714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

York County History Center (YCHT)

To inspire the exploration of the history, people and culture of our county, state and nation. As a non-profit organization it utilizes collections, historic sites and museums to help tell the American story.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
37
EIN
23-1352323
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust

Restoring and enhancing the Colebrookdale Railroad for the people of Southeastern Pennsylvania through ongoing tourist operations and train maintenance.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
10
EIN
45-4265442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation

Rivers of Steel conserves, interprets, develops and promotes cultural, historical and recreational resources throughout Western PA.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
88
EIN
25-1672667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monroe County Historical Association

Cultural center educating the public on Monroe County history through lectures, workshops, tours and genealogical research.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
5
EIN
22-2442646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chester County History Center (CCHS)

The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people.
Revenue
$990.6k
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
31
EIN
23-1371942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northern Central Railway of York

Steam train rides in New Freedom, PA offering an 1860's rail experience and civil war history excursions to promote tourism in York County.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
28
EIN
20-4755150
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Swedish Historical Museum

The mission of the American Swedish Historical Museum is to promote awareness in America of the contributions of Swedish culture.
Revenue
$778.3k
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
14
EIN
23-1417519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnstown Area Heritage Association

Preserves and interprets Johnstown's heritage through museums, exhibits, and education programs. Offers group tours and maintains the building and grounds.
Revenue
$864.4k
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
36
EIN
25-1247390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF Pennsylvania

FRIENDS supports the Railroad Museum of PA with equipment restoration and membership education. Location: Strasburg, PA.
Revenue
$926.7k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
16
EIN
23-2230742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conococheague Institute For the Study of Cultural Heritage

Promotes French & Indian War history & culture of Conococheague region with research, education, and maintenance of historic properties.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
25-1763245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites (HBMS)

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites brings history to life by educating the public about Bethlehem's rich heritage, by preserving historic sites, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical and artistic objects that can be used to tell their stories.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
59
EIN
23-2741808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid Atlantic Air Museum

Mid Atlantic Air Museum preserves and showcases aviation history, emphasizing the Mid Atlantic region's contributions to flight. It educates the public on vintage aircraft.
Revenue
$843.2k
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
3
EIN
23-2159370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

A museum in Boyertown, PA preserving and displaying historic vehicles, artifacts, and roadside culture of Pennsylvania and the Greater Delaware Valley.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$12.0m
Employees
7
EIN
23-2616282
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH)

The National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America's rich industrial heritage. It is restoring a 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility on the largest private brownfield in America.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
17
EIN
23-2912750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Civil War Museum

To serve as a national center to inspire lifelong learning of the American Civil War through the preservation and balanced presentation of the American peoples struggles for survival and healing.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
24
EIN
25-1855915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center

Museum and cultural center honoring Oscar Hammerstein's legacy through exhibits, events, and the Hammerstein International Youth Vocal Solo Competition.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3460786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

America on Wheels

America on Wheels preserves and exhibits over-the-road transportation artifacts, showcasing the impact of transportation on daily life.
Revenue
$773.9k
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
5
EIN
23-2759885
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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