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Connecticut museums

There are 105museums in Connecticut. Combined, these Connecticutermuseumsemploy 1,837 people, earn more than $98 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $767 million.
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Types of museums in Connecticut

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
105
$97,823,720
History museums
48
$35,652,792
Art museums
15
$38,357,895
Children's museums
9
$12,252,273
Natural history and sciences museums
5
$4,107,928
Science and technology museums
2
$5,894,680
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Museums by major Connecticut cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lansing
34
$39,026,943
Bridgeport
26
$24,932,556
New Haven
21
$8,636,123
Norwich
14
$21,756,203
Worcester, MA
3
$66,609
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Job trends for Connecticut museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
11
1-10
17
11-25
7
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Connecticut

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
23
$250k to $1M
21
$1M to $5M
14
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Connecticut

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Connecticut Science Center

Dedicated to inspiring life-long learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through Science. To inspire life-long learning through the operation of a state-wide Science Center.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
100
EIN
06-1538101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Britain Museum of AmericaN ART

The mission of the Museum is to acquire, house, exhibit, interpret, research, and conserve works in all artistic media by artists who are American citizens; or have produced a significant body of work while living in the united states; or contribute to il....
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$53.7m
Employees
52
EIN
06-1422234
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Holding its collection in trust for all people, the Wadsworth Atheneum is dedicated to advancing and inspiring everyone to experience and appreciate excellence in Art and culture. Holding its collection in trust for all people, the Wadsworth Atheneum is d...
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$165.4m
Employees
101
EIN
06-0653111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation's leading maritime museum. The Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$111.4m
Employees
327
EIN
06-0653120
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bruce Museum

Bruce Museum inc.'s mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich the lives of all people. The Bruce Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich the lives of all people.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
64
EIN
23-7105904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

The mission of Stepping Stones Museum for Children is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for Children ten and under and to enhance their understanding of the world. The Museum seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning...
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
139
EIN
22-3199269
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum advances creative thinking by connecting todays artists with individuals and communities in unexpected and stimulating ways. To provide a full range of Contemporary Art exhibitions and Art education programs.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$37.9m
Employees
66
EIN
06-6069965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florence Griswold Museum

The Florence Griswold Museum seeks to promote a greater understanding of Connecticut's contribution to American art and history through public exhibitions and educational programs.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
25
EIN
06-6062157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Coast Guard Museum Association

To educate the public about the evolution of the maritime and military history of the Coast Guard and its contribution to America.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
14
EIN
06-1621858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art and popular culture, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
132
EIN
06-0653148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mattatuck Historical Society

The Mattatuck Museum is a center of art and history, a gathering place that nurtures creativity and learning through transformative experiences to encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and our heritage.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$30.5m
Employees
23
EIN
06-0443990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Antiquarian and Landmarks Society

Founded in 1936 as the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society, it is a state-wide network of twelve significant historic properties that span three centuries of New England history.
Revenue
$985.1k
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
54
EIN
06-0789151
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association

The new england air museum is committed to presenting the story of aviation, the human genius that made it possible, and the profound effects that it has had on the way in which we live.the museum achieves its mission by:- preserving and presenting histor...
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
22
EIN
06-6069083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairfield Museum (FMHC)

Fairfield Museum and History Center is a museum and library located at 370 Beach Road in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Fairfield Museum's vision is to use history to strengthen community and to shape its future.
Revenue
$780.9k
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
24
EIN
06-0646622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Museum of Tort Law

Through educational and interpretive programs, the American Museum of Tort Law seeks to increase public understanding of tort law and the role it plays in the protection of personal freedom, health and safety.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
2
EIN
06-1529225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Museum and Planetarium

The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) organization and southern Connecticut's pre-eminent science and planetarium resource for more than 60,000 visitors, school children, and teachers.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
76
EIN
06-0740527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kidcity

Kidcity is a children's museum in Middletown, CT whose mission is: Provision of educational experiences for children.
Revenue
$867.8k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
31
EIN
22-3396732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hill-Stead Museum

Promote and maintain, for the educational benefit of the public, film, seasonal theater, and video art, literature, artifacts, films, pictures and memorabilia.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
41
EIN
06-0646673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut River Museum (CRM)

The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
29
EIN
23-7417579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum

The Children's Museum in West Hartford, Connecticut offers hands-on fun with science and nature for younger children and families, school and community groups, and home schooled children.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
72
EIN
06-0896043
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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