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North Carolina museums

There are 234museums in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinianmuseumsemploy 1,939 people, earn more than $87 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $633 million.
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Types of museums in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
234
$87,482,247
History museums
114
$22,896,144
Art museums
24
$26,772,555
Natural history and sciences museums
22
$1,438,412
Children's museums
10
$13,983,139
Science and technology museums
7
$20,004,595
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Museums by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
37
$27,866,703
Winston-Salem
28
$11,276,336
Raleigh
22
$8,094,304
Asheville
19
$10,591,092
Fayetteville, NC
14
$2,863,731
Durham
13
$11,096,333
Wilmington
12
$3,486,128
Greensboro
11
$4,589,443
Hickory
10
$2,978,848
Rocky Mount
6
$38,966
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Job trends for North Carolina museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
21
1-10
34
11-25
13
26-100
13
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
54
$250k to $1M
31
$1M to $5M
12
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in North Carolina

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Discovery Place

We exist to ignite wonder as a preeminent science education center providing extraordinary experiences that engage people in the active exploration of science and nature. We exist to transform the way science, technology and nature are explored and learne...
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$119.2m
Employees
212
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative Museum of international Art and design committed to engaging and inspiring all members of our global community. The Mint Museum is dedicated to leadership in collecting, exhibiting, conserving, researching, publish...
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
101
EIN
56-0670666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Art Museum Association

To engage, enlighten and inspire individuals and enrich community through dynamic experiences in American Art of the 20th and 21st centuries. To transform lives through art.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$28.9m
Employees
30
EIN
56-6060776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science

To create a place of lifelong learning where people, from young child to senior citizen, embrace Science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
230
EIN
56-0938434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles sparks imagination, discovery and learning through play.1. Ready set learn. Play builds intellectual, social and emotional skill for success in learning and in life.2. Be healthy be active. Play promotes physical development and good health.3.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
194
EIN
58-1647538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Reynolda House operates as a museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of an American Country Home and a premier collection of American art.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$41.9m
Employees
110
EIN
56-0810676
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Salem

The preservation, presentation and exploration of the history and material culture of the early American south and the moravian town of Salem. The preservation and interpretation of the history and material culture of the early American south and the mora...
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$79.4m
Employees
160
EIN
56-0587289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Preservation of the history, culture and heritage of the Cherokee Indians. Preservation of the history, culture, and heritage of the Cherokee Indians.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
33
EIN
56-0944327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kaleideum

To inspire wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
91
EIN
56-0815746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC Transportation Museum Foundation

Provides development and support for the NC Transportation Museum. The Foundation assists with fund-raising for preservation projects and educational programs. Preserve and interpret the history of Transportation in north carolina and present this history...
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
62
EIN
58-1315178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art seeks to add significantly to the cultural landscape through exhibitions and programs that celebrate and explore the Bechtler collection of 20th-century Modern Art as well as the personal materials related to the collecti....
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
38
EIN
56-2225722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum

Art education including lecture series, demonstration workshops, exhibitions, concerts and school programs.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
52
EIN
56-0812213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Schiele Museum of Natural History inspires wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research.
Revenue
$835.0k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
36
EIN
56-0770432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation will provide marketing and advertising efforts to the non-miltary community in support of the ongoing mission of the united states army's Airborne & Special Operations Museum (asom). The asom serves as a...
Revenue
$869.4k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
13
EIN
56-1785731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum's mission is to connect the past to the future to realize the promises of a New South through exhibits that explore complex chapters in the region's history and programs that launch dialogue, foster empathy, and build an equitable community.....
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
26
EIN
56-1748648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Children's Museum

Kidzu Children's Museum provides hands-on learning experiences for young children aged 0-8 years and their caregivers. The Museum's educational initiatives include interactive exhibits; weekly programs such as storytimes, music programs, art classes, prog...
Revenue
$751.5k
Assets
$342.1k
Employees
51
EIN
20-2058235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is a history museum in Mount Airy, NC whose mission is: Inform and educate public about historical significance of the area.
Revenue
$840.0k
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
13
EIN
58-1975330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

To support & preserve the way of life of coastal maritime communities in the central coastal region of eastern north carolina.
Revenue
$845.1k
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
8
EIN
56-1776900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greensboro CHILDREN'S Museum (GCM)

The Greensboro Children's Museum engages all children and families in hands-on, fun, learning experiences which contribute to their growth and development through play, creation and outdoor exploration.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
52
EIN
56-1959695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM)

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum's mission is to promote visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains through educational programs, exhibitions, and significant permanent collections.
Revenue
$989.7k
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
13
EIN
30-0003315
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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