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South Carolina museums

There are 134 museums in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian museums employ 786 people, earn more than $67 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $304 million.
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Types of museums in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
134
 
$67,276,176
History museums
 
66
 
$17,464,230
Art museums
 
10
 
$15,864,366
Children's museums
 
6
 
$8,469,753
Science and technology museums
 
5
 
$1,780,227
Natural history and sciences museums
 
4
 
$1,422
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Museums by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charleston, SC
 
27
 
$36,967,080
Greenville, SC
 
26
 
$7,961,903
Columbia, SC
 
19
 
$12,195,348
Hilton Head Island
 
13
 
$3,602,695
Florence, SC
 
8
 
$495,453
Myrtle Beach
 
7
 
$1,077,946
Sumter
 
5
 
$1,511,744
Charlotte, NC
 
4
 
$168,527
Augusta, GA
 
4
 
$245,709
Spartanburg
 
3
 
$557,170
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Job trends for South Carolina museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
21
1-10
 
22
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
53
$250k to $1M
 
19
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of museums in South Carolina

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International African American Museum (IAAM)

IAAM aims to re-center South Carolina's place in global history, illuminating its pivotal role in the development of the international slave trade and the Civil War.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$63.9m
Employees
35
EIN
20-3398254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia Museum of Art (CMA)

CMA is an art museum in Columbia, SC whose mission is: CMA's mission to educate, enrich, and inspire the community and visitors to our state.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
97
EIN
57-6007869
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gibbes Museum of Art

Gibbes Museum of Art collects and preserves Charleston's art, enhances lives through engagement with enduring quality art, and provides cultural experiences.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
29
EIN
57-0323047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum FDT

Fundraising for the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center, including program design. Located in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1402327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Discovery Museum

To communicate to its members and to the general public the significance of the cultural and environmental heritage of the lowcountry; to provide educational programming to residents of and visitors to hilton head, sc.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
13
EIN
57-0801415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charleston Museum

Charleston Museum educates about Lowcountry history through exhibits, preservation, and research; boasts significant collection with 297k+ objects.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
68
EIN
57-6000318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Childrens Museum of the Upstate (TCMU)

The Children's Museum of the Upstate seeks to be a leader in innovative family activities, a dynamic learning center and a compelling community attraction.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
93
EIN
57-1025453
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Middleton Place Foundation

Since its inception, the Middleton Place Foundation has begun implementing its mission to achieve the highest levels of historic preservation and interpretation of the Middleton Place.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
63
EIN
57-0611604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edventure

Edventure is a SC children's museum with three locations, inspiring learning and engaging visitors through exhibits and educational programs.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
119
EIN
57-1013857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorchester Heritage Center

Dorchester Heritage Center preserves historical artifacts in Dorchester County and promotes their significance through education and patriotic displays.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
3
EIN
84-2658979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upcountry History Museum

Upcountry History Museum promotes public awareness and appreciation of South Carolina's unique history through exhibitions and collections of historic artifacts.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
21
EIN
57-0833796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum and Gallery

Museum and Gallery is a fine art museum in Greenville, SC that provides educational resources for all ages.
Revenue
$754.1k
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
25
EIN
57-0956189
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin G Burroughs Simeon B Chapin Art Museum

Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC that promotes community engagement through unique exhibitions and educational programs for all ages.
Revenue
$803.7k
Assets
$632.4k
Employees
12
EIN
57-0896049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina State Museum Foundation

The South Carolina State Museum Foundation supports and promotes the purpose of the South Carolina State Museum through funding its exhibits and providing membership and other services.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0713243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iaam Support Organization

Iaam Support Organization advances and supports the International African American Museum's mission to interpret American history through the African American experience.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
0
EIN
84-4264813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sumter County Museum

Sumter County Museum operates and preserves museum assets. It belongs to the category of history museums and is situated in Sumter, SC.
Revenue
$760.4k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0891753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sumter County Museum Foundation

The Sumter County Museum Foundation supports the Sumter County Museum by providing financial resources that assist in maintaining its operations and preserving historical items.
Revenue
$751.4k
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0854468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center of Sustainable Art

Center of Sustainable Art is an art museum in Columbia, SC that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-5443981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charleston Area Exxon Annuitants Club

Charleston Area Exxon Annuitants Club is a museum in MT Pleasant, SC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-0925075
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Ridge Heritage Association

Ridge Heritage Association is a museum in Johnston, SC that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-1077805
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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