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Colorado museums

There are 223 museums in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan museums employ 2,565 people, earn more than $206 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $930 million.
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Types of museums in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
223
 
$205,650,537
History museums
 
84
 
$24,227,655
Art museums
 
29
 
$77,380,002
Natural history and sciences museums
 
17
 
$61,216,452
Science and technology museums
 
14
 
$11,162,518
Children's museums
 
8
 
$14,709,578
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Museums by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
79
 
$149,800,622
Colorado Springs
 
33
 
$15,361,330
Fort Collins
 
15
 
$3,905,832
Pueblo
 
11
 
$2,021,952
Boulder
 
11
 
$5,527,608
Greeley
 
8
 
$329,772
Grand Junction
 
6
 
$3,648,238
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Job trends for Colorado museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
42
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
18
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
62
$250k to $1M
 
32
$1M to $5M
 
22
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of museums in Colorado

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum ignites passion for nature and science, through research contributing to scientific knowledge, and presenting dynamic exhibits, programs and partnerships.
Revenue
$55.7m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
681
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Denver

We work to open doors for our future leaders, innovators, and adventurers to explore, create and learn on their own terms. To create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
124
EIN
84-0658142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Art Museum

The primary mission of the Denver Art Museum is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the acquisition, presentation, and preservation of works of art, supported by exemplary scholarship and public programs related both to its perma....
Revenue
$44.7m
Assets
$194.6m
Employees
618
EIN
84-6038240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

Inspiring museum in Denver educating all ages on aviation and space, offering free teacher flights and funding for youth education.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
92
EIN
84-0931491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspen Art Museum

Aspen Art Museum presents contemporary art through innovative exhibitions, education programs, and community-based projects as a non-collecting institution.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
114
EIN
84-0746671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
94
EIN
84-1366092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum

To honor the Olympic and Paralympic ideals; document and share the history of the United States' Olympic and Paralympic participation; and celebrate the achievements of u.s. Olympic and Paralympic competitors.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$97.7m
Employees
55
EIN
46-3189741
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
$3.5m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
21
EIN
84-6037753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mizel Institute Mizel Museum the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab

Denver's Mizel Museum offers cultural and educational tours, programs, and events for 100k annual visitors. Focus on counterterrorism education.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$30.4m
Employees
24
EIN
68-0561084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eureka McConnell Science Museum

Eureka McConnell Science Museum inspires math and science passion through education programs, events, outreach in Grand Junction, CO.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
89
EIN
20-1641549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clyfford Still Museum

Denver's Clyfford Still Museum features the works of 20th-century painter Clyfford Still and offers quality educational programs.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
52
EIN
86-1147083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for American Values

Center for American Values established to honor sacrifices made to sustain America's values and preserve them forever. Provides a center for the public to learn and appreciate how past sacrifices have upheld honor, integrity, and patriotism in America.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$173.6k
Employees
8
EIN
27-2779073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Denver Art Museum Foundation

The Denver Art Museum Foundation was established to own and administer funds, solely for The Denver Art Museum's educational and charitable purposes. The Foundation makes periodic distributions to the Museum in line with this mission.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$175.4m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2496760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum

A mining museum and hall of fame in Leadville, CO that recognizes the contributions of those in the mining industry.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
23
EIN
84-0764061
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Western Colorado

The Museum of Western Colorado is an educational institution that collects, preserves, and interprets artifacts, specimens, and information concerning the cultural and natural history of Western Colorado and the contiguous area.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
35
EIN
84-0588068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

To educate and inspire wonder in visitors of all backgrounds about the science and history of the fossils and natural resources found at Dinosaur Ridge, triceratops trail, and related paleontology sites.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
54
EIN
84-1146279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moffat Road Railroad Museum Asscn

Moffat Road Railroad Museum Asscn protects, preserves, and displays historical artifacts from Moffat Road Railroad in Grand County Colorado. They acquire significant artifacts, display model trains, and construct buildings to support their programs.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
84-4840334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a catalyst for creative experiences through the exploration of significant art of our time.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
27
EIN
84-0764634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Boulder

Boulder's Museum showcases diverse stories, houses over 44,000 historical artifacts and provides four revolving exhibits.
Revenue
$828.0k
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
18
EIN
84-0576359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of World War II Aviation

National museum educating about American aviation in World War II; designated as America's National Museum of WWII Aviation by Congress.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
4
EIN
01-0859843
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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