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Ohio museums

There are 428 museums in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan museums employ 4,034 people, earn more than $497 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of museums in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
428
 
$497,381,562
History museums
 
182
 
$61,183,450
Art museums
 
41
 
$247,202,484
Children's museums
 
18
 
$7,693,002
Science and technology museums
 
17
 
$21,860,997
Natural history and sciences museums
 
14
 
$49,339,133
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Museums by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
79
 
$216,532,738
Columbus, OH
 
66
 
$43,996,754
Cincinnati
 
53
 
$66,138,776
Dayton
 
32
 
$20,148,815
Toledo
 
28
 
$9,763,463
Canton
 
22
 
$36,145,873
Youngstown
 
17
 
$7,058,327
Akron
 
17
 
$8,026,948
Mansfield
 
6
 
$2,512,532
Springfield, OH
 
5
 
$2,297,364
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Job trends for Ohio museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
70
1-10
 
53
11-25
 
29
26-100
 
15
101 to 1,000
 
11
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
135
$250k to $1M
 
52
$1M to $5M
 
30
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of museums in Ohio

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have had some major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Revenue
$54.8m
Assets
$198.8m
Employees
266
EIN
34-1520995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Inspiring a passion for nature, Cleveland Museum of Natural History explores, engages, and empowers for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$384.5m
Employees
171
EIN
34-0714338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) creates transformative experiences through art, for the benefit of all the people forever.
Revenue
$102.9m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
577
EIN
34-0714336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toledo Museum of Art

Since the founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of their collection, their innovative and extensive education programs, and their architecturally significant campus.
Revenue
$72.0m
Assets
$376.2m
Employees
355
EIN
34-4434678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Museum of Art (CMA)

Means we champion new and different ways of thinking and doing. We celebrate the process and results of creativity. And we provide opportunities for people to cultivate and discover the value of creativity in their own lives.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$198.6m
Employees
303
EIN
31-4379447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$31.8m
Employees
40
EIN
31-1436217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Museum Center

Inspiring learning through science and history, the Cincinnati Museum Center houses three accredited museums with public exhibits and manages collections.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$322.0m
Employees
271
EIN
31-1212634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Akron Art Museum

The Akron Art Museum provides quality educational programs and exciting learning opportunities for students and educators from preschool to the university level.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$61.4m
Employees
67
EIN
34-0813426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Air Force Museum Foundation

Supports the National Museum of the United States Air Force, preserves and portrays its history through exhibits, bookstore, theatre, simulators.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
101
EIN
31-0668800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Taft Museum of Art

Taft Museum of Art connects people with great art in a historic setting and community, offering a variety of educational programs.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
106
EIN
20-5148617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation

Honors veterans and families, educates all ages on history of service, and delivers multi-medium museum exhibitions located in Columbus, OH.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$53.2m
Employees
48
EIN
84-3880595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional football with a Mission to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values and Celebrate Excellence everywhere.
Revenue
$28.3m
Assets
$43.2m
Employees
183
EIN
34-0898576
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum's core purpose is to record, preserve and promote the rich history and traditions of the Cincinnati Reds, honor on-field accomplishments and achievements, and create an everlasting memorial to baseball.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
36
EIN
20-0855857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology

Great Lakes Museum of Science: STEM programming, hands-on exhibits, NASA Glenn Visitor Center, Steamship William G. Mather, and Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater in Cleveland.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
145
EIN
31-1258416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Butler Institute of American Art

The Butler Institute is the first museum of American Art. It houses a world-renowned art collection that spans over three centuries of their country's history.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$65.6m
Employees
31
EIN
34-0748495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dayton Art Institute (DAI)

The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region's premier fine arts museums.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
146
EIN
31-0537480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buckeye Imagination Museum

A colorful, interactive museum in Mansfield, OH that provides extraordinary learning experiences across arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
17
EIN
27-3014824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Scenic Railway

Cincinnati Scenic Railway offers nostalgic train rides on vintage equipment in SW Ohio, with revenues supporting historic preservation and education.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$891.3k
Employees
76
EIN
46-4062032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aviation Hall of Fame

National aviation enshrinement center in Ohio honoring individuals who've contributed to American aviation, with interactive displays and educational exhibits.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7117952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Museum promoting Jewish heritage in an American context, with core exhibits on immigration, Civil Rights, and the Holocaust. Offers anti-bias education program.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$30.5m
Employees
28
EIN
04-3684531
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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