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Virginia history museums

There are 149 history museums in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian history museums employ 2,748 people, earn more than $298 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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History museums by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
33
 
$90,552,391
Richmond
 
26
 
$32,939,230
Virginia Beach
 
20
 
$157,756,842
Lynchburg
 
7
 
$652,969
Roanoke
 
6
 
$235,066
Harrisonburg
 
5
 
$549,178
Staunton
 
4
 
$109,535
Charlottesville
 
4
 
$346,600
Winchester
 
3
 
$9,524,291
Kingsport, TN
 
2
 
$218,131
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Job trends for Virginia history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
23
1-10
 
31
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
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Sizes of history museums in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
68
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
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Directory of history museums in Virginia

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1-20 of 149

National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)

The Army Historical Foundation was established in 1983 as a member-based, publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Soldier.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
41
EIN
52-1367225
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
$9.7m
Assets
$116.9m
Employees
66
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Preserving and interpreting Virginia's history, connecting past with present. Collections, research, programs, and education offered in Richmond, VA.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$152.9m
Employees
113
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Valentine

The mission of The Valentine is to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving and interpreting richmond's history.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
78
EIN
54-0505967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maymont Foundation

Maymont Foundation is a history museum in Richmond, VA whose mission is: The Maymont Foundation preserves and celebrates Maymont for the pleasure and education of everyone.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
100
EIN
54-6039788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon preserves his estate, educates visitors about his legacy, and showcases ongoing restoration efforts by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Revenue
$62.3m
Assets
$332.6m
Employees
661
EIN
54-0564701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Preserve, restore, reconstruct, or otherwise maintain historical structures, objects, works of art and locations and to promote encourage, and carry on any historical, interpretive, research or related educational activities.
Revenue
$115.3m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
1,151
EIN
54-0505888
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV)

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is dedicated to preserving and enriching the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. The Museum sits on land originally claimed by Winchester founder James Wood in 1735.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
75
EIN
54-1857973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Navy Seal Foundation

The Navy Seal Foundation provides critical support for Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and their families through education and health programs.
Revenue
$41.5m
Assets
$153.6m
Employees
26
EIN
31-1728910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation educates on the Continental Navy's role in the Revolution via tours of a reproduction ship. Located in Alexandria, VA.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
27
EIN
82-2485535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Germanna

Historic Germanna showcases America's frontier experience of settlers and descendants through research and interpretation. It's located in Locust Grove, VA.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
12
EIN
54-6048585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington Heritage Museums

Preserving and promoting four historic Fredericksburg properties with dynamic educational resources and programs to engage all interests.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
43
EIN
46-0803504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Civil War Museum (ACWM)

The mission of The American Civil War Museum is to be the preeminent center for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
51
EIN
46-4685540
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Menokin Foundation

The Menokin Foundation's Mission is to preserve and interpret the home and life of patriot Francis Lightfoot Lee, as a focus for better understanding the fields of history, architecture, archaeology, ecology and other areas of the humanities.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
13
EIN
54-1735338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park

Museum and nature park in Deltaville, VA. Emphasizes wooden boat building with exhibits of workboats, shallops, buyboats, and Chesapeake Bay lighthouses.
Revenue
$864.9k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
27-3246629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black History Museum and CLT Center

To present the complex experience of the people of africa and the african dispora with an emphasis on virginians by collecting preserving and interpreting historical and cultural artifacts.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
6
EIN
52-1354117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Henricus Foundation

The Henricus Foundation reconstructs the 1611 colonial settlement known as "citie of Henricus" on land owned by the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico, Virginia. The Foundation interprets the historical site for visitors, including public school tours.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
0
EIN
54-1351951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Settlers Museum Foundation

The Settlers Museum Foundation is a history museum in Marion, VA that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
74-3207816
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Beer Museum Trust

Virginia Beer Museum Trust is a history museum in Front Royal, VA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-6306736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brownsburg Museum

Brownsburg Museum is a history museum in Rockbdge Bath, VA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2718528
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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