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Philadelphia museums

There are 163 museums in the greater Philadelphia metro area, including the cities of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Camden within the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Combined, these Philadelphia metro museums employ 3,189 people, earn more than $388 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of museums in Philadelphia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
163
 
$388,050,912
History museums
 
72
 
$78,604,121
Art museums
 
17
 
$199,676,743
Science and technology museums
 
8
 
$43,235,789
Natural history and sciences museums
 
7
 
$25,022,317
Children's museums
 
5
 
$15,389,137
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Job trends for Philadelphia museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
28
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
14
101 to 1,000
 
11
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Philadelphia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
55
$250k to $1M
 
15
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of museums in Philadelphia

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Winterthur Museum Garden and Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$420.3m
Employees
366
EIN
51-0066038
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)

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)

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)

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)

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum connects people to art, offering exhibitions and programs that sustain, enrich, empower, and inspire.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$50.0m
Employees
65
EIN
51-0065746
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)

Hagley Museum and Library

Hagley Museum and Library collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. As a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association, the library services scholars from the USA and abroad.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$181.9m
Employees
192
EIN
51-0070531
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)

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)

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)

the Rosenbach of the free Library of Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Rosenbach fosters learning and creative thought by engaging audiences in programs and research inspired by its collections.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
27
EIN
23-1425055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

DMNS preserves scientific collections, conducts research, and cultivates learning in natural sciences. Hosting events, programs, the museum is located in Greenville, DE.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
73
EIN
51-0083535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James A Michener Art Museum

James A Michener Art Museum collects and exhibits primarily American art and promotes Delaware Valley artists. Located in Doylestown, PA.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
40
EIN
23-2471583
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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