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Kentucky museums

There are 108museums in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckianmuseumsemploy 1,728 people, earn more than $91 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $530 million.
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Types of museums in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
108
$90,996,224
History museums
58
$26,084,821
Natural history and sciences museums
12
$0
Art museums
6
$11,044,230
Children's museums
2
$1,173,672
Science and technology museums
1
$4,115,750
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Museums by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
30
$23,406,421
Lexington
21
$3,927,933
Elizabethtown
7
$1,067,908
Cincinnati, OH
7
$43,436,162
Bowling Green
5
$14,411,981
Owensboro
4
$2,336,049
Huntington, WV
3
$659,538
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Job trends for Kentucky museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
7
1-10
11
11-25
8
26-100
8
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
18
$250k to $1M
15
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Kentucky

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National Corvette Museum

The mission of the National Corvette Museum is the celebration of the Corvette's invention, and the preservation of the legendary automobile's past, present, and future. The Museum will serve as an educational and research model for all to enjoy.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$66.6m
Employees
130
EIN
74-2519972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speed Art Museum

The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$131.2m
Employees
69
EIN
61-0444823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crosswater Canyon

Crosswater Canyon is a museum in Petersburg, KY whose mission is: To operate for the benefit of and to support the mission and purposes of Answers in Gensis.
Revenue
$43.0m
Assets
$131.1m
Employees
778
EIN
27-4026852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muhammad Ali Center

To preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
36
EIN
61-1323046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Kentucky Science Center

The Kentucky Science Center encourages people of all ages to do Science in engaging, educational, and entertaining ways to inspire a lifetime of learning.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
185
EIN
31-1005850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frazier History Museum

The Frazier History Museum is a museum in Louisville, Kentucky's "Museum Row" in the West Main District of downtown. It provides an unforgettable journey through more than 1,000 years of history with live performances every day.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$44.4m
Employees
49
EIN
61-1378343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Derby Museum Corporation

The Museum's exhibits document the history and tradition of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs and Thoroughbred racing. In addition, the Museum offers a free kids program to all public and parochial schools in Indiana and Kentucky. The Museum also has an...
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
148
EIN
31-1023459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Saddle Horse Museum Association

Preserve Museum for the education, presentation, display and dissemination of information regarding the American saddlebred Horse. Museum for American saddlebred Horse. To preserve the history of the American saddlebred Horse for the purpose of education,...
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
16
EIN
61-6029614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kmac Museum (KMAC)

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to continue the art and craft heritage of Kentucky through the support and education of craft artists and education of the public.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
28
EIN
61-0985312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

the National Quilt Museum

To advance the art of today's quilters by bringing it to new and expanding audiences worldwide. We serve the quilting community by providing in-facility and traveling exhibits, youth and adult educational programs, and advocacy efforts.
Revenue
$815.8k
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
27
EIN
61-1193387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McCreary County Heritage Foundation

To preserve the Heritage of Mccreary County, Kentucky and to provide educational and recreational benefits to the citizens and visitors of Mccreary County. The Mccreary County Heritage Foundation has taken on the task to preserve, protect, and interpret...
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
31
EIN
61-1136227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Bluegrass Music Museum

To provide museum tours to the general public which allow visitors to view Bluegrass memorabilia, to educate the public on the history of Bluegrass Music, to provide Music programs to educate and entertain, to build new audiences for Bluegrass Music, to e...
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
32
EIN
61-1229037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carlisle County Museum Board

History of county and library. History of county and library are provided to the entire community at no charge.
Revenue
$295
Assets
$217.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-3084942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Post Air Military Heritage Museum

Post Air Military Heritage Museum is a history museum in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1712389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Thomas Military and Community History Museum

Fort Thomas Military and Community History Museum is a history museum in Fort Thomas, KY that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-0828757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GHQ Military Preservation Group

GHQ Military Preservation Group is a history museum in Almo, KY that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1705859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

The operation of a Museum to provide historical and educational information about the history of the region. The operation of a Museum to provide historical and educational information about the region.
Revenue
$653.9k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1061542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History

The museum is an institution that collects, conserves and exhibits information and artifacts with an emphasis on the Western Kentucky area. The museum is an institution that collects, conserves and exhibits information and artifacts with an emphasis on ...
Revenue
$290.4k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
5
EIN
61-1164857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Museum

The Portland Museum celebrates the history and culture of Portland, KY through public programs, exhibitions, collections, research & publications. The Portland Museum celebrates the history and culture of Portland, ky through public programs, exhibition...
Revenue
$283.7k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
3
EIN
23-7422794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fleming County Museum Society

Fleming County Museum Society is a history museum in Flemingsburg, KY that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1363252
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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