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New Jersey museums

There are 247 museums in New Jersey. Combined, these New Jerseyan museums employ 1,290 people, earn more than $113 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $511 million.
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Types of museums in New Jersey

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
247
 
$113,319,267
History museums
 
146
 
$22,047,275
Art museums
 
12
 
$29,267,660
Science and technology museums
 
7
 
$41,636,732
Natural history and sciences museums
 
7
 
$458,261
Children's museums
 
3
 
$93,584
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Museums by major New Jersey cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City, NY
 
136
 
$90,111,488
Ocean City
 
56
 
$3,277,442
Philadelphia, PA
 
24
 
$7,147,999
Trenton
 
14
 
$12,154,627
Atlantic City
 
9
 
$165,182
Vineland
 
4
 
$192,164
Allentown, PA
 
3
 
$0
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Job trends for New Jersey museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
30
1-10
 
26
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in New Jersey

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
66
$250k to $1M
 
26
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of museums in New Jersey

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Battleship New Jersey (BNJMM)

The mission of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is to restore, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the USS New Jersey and her veterans.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
107
EIN
22-3604324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Newark Museum of Art

The Newark Museum of Art fosters community through inclusive experiences, engaging programs for all ages, and significant exhibitions celebrating diverse artistic contributions.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$63.4m
Employees
196
EIN
22-1487275
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Montclair Art Museum

Engages community with art exhibitions, educational programs, and collections of American and Native American art in Montclair, NJ.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
157
EIN
22-1487582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center inspires and excites learners of all ages about science and technology through exceptional onsite, offsite, and online programs.
Revenue
$40.3m
Assets
$145.1m
Employees
177
EIN
22-2302253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation for the New Jersey Hall of Fame

Honors, celebrates, and educates about New Jersey leaders and legends through exhibits, programs, and annual induction ceremonies.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$23.8m
Employees
2
EIN
82-3388371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park located in Hamilton, New Jersey, established in 1992 to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$61.2m
Employees
140
EIN
22-3694371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morris Museum

The Morris Museum celebrates art, science, history, and the performing arts by providing engaging exhibitions and programs, all of which are designed to excite the mind and promote cultural interests.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
45
EIN
22-1514241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save Ellis Island

Save Ellis Island is a non-profit formed by the governor of new jersey to partner with the national park service at the statue of liberty national monument and Ellis Island, for the restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of the unrestored public he....
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
20
EIN
22-3659296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum in

Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum preserves maritime history and artistry, and offers educational programs.
Revenue
$914.1k
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
34
EIN
22-3063346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society (NYSWTHS)

The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society was formed to preserve the history of the "Susquehanna, its ancestor corporations and the rich railroading history of New Jersey.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
6
EIN
22-2936213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Hall Museum

We bring history to life with a variety of tours for all ages and all interests-from young children to seniors, to groups large and small we offer something for everyone.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
30
EIN
20-8670825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center

To preserve and promote the values of respect, sportsmanship, social justice and excellence through inclusive, culturally diverse sports-based educational programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$775.0k
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
7
EIN
22-3548871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Morven

Morven is a museum and garden in Princeton, NJ, showcasing cultural heritage and preserving a national historic landmark.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
22
EIN
22-2817982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

HCSV Foundation

HCSV Foundation operates and maintains the Cold Spring Village living history museum in Cape May, NJ.
Revenue
$899.8k
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
50
EIN
22-3204964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nasw Foundation

The Nasw Foundation's mission centers around creating a Historical Aviation Museum by restoring hangar 1, where it will showcase historic aircraft and educate the public on their contributions to history.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
18
EIN
22-3407964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

Sourland African American Museum educates about the unique culture, contributions and experiences of African Americans in Sourland Mountain region.
Revenue
$977.3k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
2
EIN
81-2811228
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Abram Demaree Homestead

The purpose of The Homestead is to preserve and restore The historical site of The Abram Demaree Homestead and to develop and promote community, educational, and cultural programs. The Homestead also provides farmed food products to The homeless and needy....
Revenue
$507.1k
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
12
EIN
22-2256410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Plainfield Exempts Firemen Museum

North Plainfield Exempts Firemen Museum is a history museum in N Plainfield, NJ that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
22-3519400
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cumberland County Black Hall of Fame

Cumberland County Black Hall of Fame provides scholarships to local high school students from four area high schools and hosts a year-end banquet to recognize adults over the age of 50 who make significant contributions to the local community.
Revenue
$7,039
Assets
$6,931
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5197726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newark History Society

Newark History Society is a natural history or sciences museum in Newark, NJ whose mission is: To encourage the study and understanding of Newark history. 0.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2318777
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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