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Iowa museums

There are 203 museums in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan museums employ 1,459 people, earn more than $94 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $602 million.
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Types of museums in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
203
 
$94,377,381
History museums
 
113
 
$27,140,943
Art museums
 
10
 
$20,282,171
Children's museums
 
5
 
$3,097,660
Science and technology museums
 
2
 
$6,380,054
Natural history and sciences museums
 
2
 
$3,472,039
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Museums by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
28
 
$23,918,072
Davenport
 
17
 
$11,968,433
Cedar Rapids
 
15
 
$10,711,478
Iowa City
 
14
 
$6,392,119
Waterloo
 
12
 
$1,414,170
Sioux City
 
7
 
$2,057,901
Omaha, NE
 
5
 
$193,854
Dubuque
 
4
 
$7,759,247
Ames
 
4
 
$1,852,805
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Job trends for Iowa museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
27
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
14
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
45
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of museums in Iowa

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1-20 of 203

Science Center of Iowa (SCI)

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$48.3m
Employees
87
EIN
42-6097912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

The museum is a national treasure that explores the diversity of American immigration through the lens of Norwegian-American experience, showcases the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian fold and fine arts.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$26.3m
Employees
49
EIN
42-6081638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Des Moines Art Center

The Des Moines Art Center engages diverse local, national, and international audiences with the art of today through its museum and school, adding to the cultural record through collections and programs.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$144.7m
Employees
136
EIN
42-0680419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Bringing art and people together. We enrich our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions and preservation.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
41
EIN
42-6090398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and National Rivers Hall of Fame

Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship with exhibits showcasing the region's history and natural life.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
214
EIN
42-6072050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Arnolds Park

PROVIDE & PRESERVE FAMILY FUN IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES AREA through the operation of its historical amusement park, excursion boat, and maritime museum.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$47.3m
Employees
232
EIN
42-1231504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Living History Farms

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
67
EIN
42-6127198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML)

NCSML's mission is to inspire people from every background to connect to Czech and Slovak history and culture.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
46
EIN
51-0189030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Iowa Children's Museum

To inspire every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the power of play. At the Iowa Children's Museum, children and their families are invited to play and learn in a place where all people are accepted and celebrated.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
76
EIN
42-1461422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Surf Ballroom and Museum

Historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA. Museum open daily with educational and entertainment programs. Preserving cultural heritage.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
66
EIN
26-1160215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Putnam Museum

The Putnam Museum is a museum of history and natural science in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River. It houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
61
EIN
42-0680474
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brucemore

To be a premier national trust site through excellence in stewardship, education, preservation and programming for the benefit of the community.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
26
EIN
42-1170531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hoover Presidential Foundation

The Hoover Presidential Foundation supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch, IA through scholarships, grants, and a membership program.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
9
EIN
42-0848288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center offers educational and historical benefits by operating as an interactive museum for the general public, supporting the history and culture of the region.
Revenue
$758.2k
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
8
EIN
02-0572695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Salisbury House Foundation

Preserves, interprets, and shares Salisbury House's international significance and collections. Enhances education and cultural benefits for public enjoyment in Des Moines, IA.
Revenue
$759.2k
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1415581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James H Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center

As a sub category of their overall (IRHS) mission, the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center sub-mission is to identify, record, collect, preserve, and provide access to evidence of the railroad history of Iowa.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1200523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA)

CRMA is an art museum in Cedar Rapids, IA whose mission is: The mission of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is to excite, engage, and educate through the arts.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
19
EIN
42-0680248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African American Museum of Iowa

Iowa's African American Museum preserves and presents the state's black heritage through exhibits, programs, and a collection.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
14
EIN
42-1415305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum Foundation

Promoting memberships to our organization, presenting awards, banquets, and hall of fame ceremonies, maintain a museum showing the history of the sport.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
27
EIN
42-1276468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pella Historical Society

Pella Historical Society preserves and promotes Dutch heritage through educational programs and festivals, located in Pella, IA.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
35
EIN
42-0936699
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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