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Pennsylvania museums

There are 439 museums in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian museums employ 5,306 people, earn more than $566 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of museums in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
439
 
$565,866,631
History museums
 
207
 
$108,080,966
Art museums
 
41
 
$221,622,509
Children's museums
 
17
 
$29,058,281
Science and technology museums
 
17
 
$58,706,990
Natural history and sciences museums
 
13
 
$30,224,277
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Museums by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
 
116
 
$337,817,704
Pittsburgh
 
86
 
$142,652,754
Allentown
 
29
 
$21,835,721
Reading
 
19
 
$19,551,815
Lancaster
 
19
 
$6,592,963
Harrisburg
 
19
 
$3,766,027
York
 
17
 
$7,685,043
State College
 
12
 
$1,780,265
Scranton
 
11
 
$835,206
Erie
 
10
 
$7,867,133
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Job trends for Pennsylvania museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
76
1-10
 
50
11-25
 
26
26-100
 
27
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
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Sizes of museums in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
154
$250k to $1M
 
49
$1M to $5M
 
34
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Directory of museums in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 439

The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh shares authentic experiences with art, history, and nature that inspire and delight, located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$112.7m
Employees
172
EIN
25-1596285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is America's first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution, its ideals and its legacy of active citizenship.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$163.3m
Employees
116
EIN
23-2434447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

A collection of four art and science museums, including the Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Science Center, located in Pittsburgh.
Revenue
$81.3m
Assets
$564.0m
Employees
1,134
EIN
25-0965280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science History Institute Support Company (CHF)

The Chemical Heritage Foundation serves the community of the chemical and molecular sciences, and the wider public, by treasuring the past, educating the present, and inspiring the future.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$195.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2909123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center is an educational institution that engages and inspires large and diverse audiences through programs that enable links to the past, understanding in the present, and guidance for the future.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
185
EIN
25-0965391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is a hands-on interactive children's museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in the Allegheny Center neighborhood in Pittsburgh's Northside.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$36.7m
Employees
157
EIN
25-1379704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

National museum celebrating American Jewish history, located in Philadelphia. Offers educational programs and online exhibitions.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
26
EIN
23-7379280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture. Their diverse educational programs are based on his teachings and one-of-a-kind collections.
Revenue
$36.1m
Assets
$228.1m
Employees
305
EIN
23-6000149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute inspires learning about science and technology, serving as a prominent education and cultural resource in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$36.0m
Assets
$173.4m
Employees
248
EIN
23-1370501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum's mission is to change a child's life as they discover the power of learning through play.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
107
EIN
23-2109376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using their rich collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, letters, diaries, and works of art.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$142.2m
Employees
165
EIN
23-2773714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$101.7m
Employees
235
EIN
23-1352000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)

We enrich the lives of all visitors, especially children and youth, using education to empower them through experiences that will enlighten them culturally and intellectually.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
26
EIN
23-1941617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is committed to the belief that preservation and wise use of natural and cultural resources provide health, education, beauty and increased quality of life for individuals and communities.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$170.5m
Employees
170
EIN
51-6020908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art operates multiple art museums and is led by Sasha Suda. The organization generates a total revenue of $87,709,075 annually from its Philadelphia, PA location.
Revenue
$114.4m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
443
EIN
23-1365388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Da Vinci Science Center (DSC)

The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) is a science museum and nonprofit organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania that has been a leader in bringing science to life and lives to science since 1992.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$54.1m
Employees
113
EIN
23-2824084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

York County History Center (YCHT)

To inspire the exploration of the history, people and culture of our county, state and nation. As a non-profit organization it utilizes collections, historic sites and museums to help tell the American story.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
37
EIN
23-1352323
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM)

The Fabric Workshop and Museum encourages international artists at all stages of their careers to experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory, working with studio staff, educators, and apprentices.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
62
EIN
23-2018929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

3 Dog Garage

3 Dog Garage is a private foundation that increases public interest in collectible automobiles by making a display of such available to general public. It is located in Skippack, PA.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
5
EIN
26-0701933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust

Restoring and enhancing the Colebrookdale Railroad for the people of Southeastern Pennsylvania through ongoing tourist operations and train maintenance.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
10
EIN
45-4265442
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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