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Pennsylvania museums

There are 356museums in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanianmuseumsemploy 5,194 people, earn more than $429 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of museums in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
356
$429,094,742
History museums
193
$101,951,213
Art museums
26
$159,203,819
Science and technology museums
17
$55,392,203
Children's museums
16
$19,690,556
Natural history and sciences museums
9
$90,679,692
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Museums by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
91
$269,009,925
Pittsburgh
66
$118,741,346
Allentown
23
$8,510,059
Reading
20
$5,255,229
Harrisburg
20
$4,093,561
Lancaster
16
$5,302,659
York
11
$4,352,988
Erie
11
$3,507,777
State College
10
$1,288,943
Scranton
10
$943,305
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Job trends for Pennsylvania museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
46
1-10
37
11-25
23
26-100
17
101 to 1,000
12
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
105
$250k to $1M
37
$1M to $5M
22
$5M to $25M
10
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
1
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Directory of museums in Pennsylvania

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Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

To serve as a catalyst for growth and knowledge; offer a home to thinking and inquisitive children and adults;. To serve as a catalyst for growth and knowledge; offer a home to thinking and inquisitive children and adults; to act as a collector, guardian ...
Revenue
$82.2m
Assets
$541.5m
Employees
977
EIN
25-0965280
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
$7.8m
Assets
$61.2m
Employees
187
EIN
25-0965391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Frick Pittsburgh

As a museum, Historical site & cultural Center, The Frick Pittsburgh serves The public through preservation, presentation & interpretation of The fine & decorative arts & historically significant artifacts for all residents of & visitors to western Pennsy...
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$91.4m
Employees
225
EIN
25-1596285
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
$5.2m
Assets
$215.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2909123
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
$18.5m
Assets
$153.9m
Employees
154
EIN
23-2434447
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
$9.3m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
258
EIN
25-1379704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia advances The cause of health, while upholding The ideals and heritage of medicine. Advancing The cause of health while upholding The ideals and heritage of medicine.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
66
EIN
23-1352670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$24.6m
Assets
$215.0m
Employees
303
EIN
23-6000149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin Institute

In The spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by benjamin Franklin, The mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.
Revenue
$47.7m
Assets
$166.3m
Employees
441
EIN
23-1370501
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
$6.3m
Assets
$135.1m
Employees
218
EIN
23-2773714
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
$6.3m
Assets
$35.6m
Employees
81
EIN
23-2109376
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
$16.1m
Assets
$90.7m
Employees
257
EIN
23-1352000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Museum of Art

To preserve, enhance, interpret, and extend the reach of its collections to a diverse audience. Collecting, maintaining and displaying works of art.
Revenue
$111.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
655
EIN
23-1365388
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
$4.0m
Employees
40
EIN
23-2018929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodmere Art Museum

Woodmere Art Museum's exhibitions and educational programs offer the public opportunities to learn about, appreciate, and celebrate the Art and artists of the philadelphia region. To inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences wi...
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
35
EIN
23-1381459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania

To maintain and operate a Library and Museum for The use of freemasons and The general public consisting of and displaying items related to freemasonry. To maintain and operate a Library and Museum for The use of freemasons and The general public.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
47
EIN
23-2608317
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James A Michener Art Museum

Collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits primarily American Art, and promotes the work of nationally and internationally known Delaware valley artists of all eras and creative disciplines.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
55
EIN
23-2471583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum is a nationally prominent, non-profit, educational institution that collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets artifacts and archival materials, and nurtures the skills and culture of our rich maritime past and present, for ...
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
116
EIN
23-1584971
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Liberty Museum

Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum is dedicated to preserving America's heritage of freedom by encouraging people to find their own place in the story of liberty.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
36
EIN
23-2788633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reading Public Museum (RPM)

The mission of the Reading Public Museum is to educate, enlighten and engage current and future generations through the collection, preservation and interpretation of objects of art, science and civilization.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
39
EIN
23-2563964
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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