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Texas museums

There are 738 museums in Texas. Combined, these Texan museums employ 7,254 people, earn more than $870 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of museums in Texas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
738
 
$869,553,860
History museums
 
337
 
$95,806,948
Art museums
 
71
 
$336,611,354
Science and technology museums
 
32
 
$139,778,229
Children's museums
 
26
 
$65,621,885
Natural history and sciences museums
 
23
 
$65,525,882
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Museums by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
 
139
 
$264,713,024
Houston
 
116
 
$388,404,495
Austin
 
70
 
$27,098,017
San Antonio
 
53
 
$72,327,448
Longview, TX
 
21
 
$3,229,010
El Paso
 
17
 
$24,322,849
Abilene
 
16
 
$4,093,977
Waco
 
15
 
$5,294,650
Lubbock
 
14
 
$7,377,392
Killeen
 
11
 
$2,042,201
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Job trends for Texas museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
106
1-10
 
114
11-25
 
44
26-100
 
31
101 to 1,000
 
17
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
209
$250k to $1M
 
93
$1M to $5M
 
60
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of museums in Texas

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1-20 of 738

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH)

Dedicated to lifelong learning and anchored by our rich collections, the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History engages our diverse community through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of Texas and the Southwest.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$69.4m
Employees
185
EIN
75-0755335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

A museum in Fort Worth, TX collecting and exhibiting the finest examples of American art while serving an educational role through exhibitions and programs.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$85.5m
Employees
184
EIN
75-1077979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Museum of Art

SAMA collects and exhibits significant works of art from world cultures to strengthen our shared understanding of humanity.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$80.1m
Employees
124
EIN
74-2689943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston's natural science museum offers extensive collections, interactive exhibits, films, and educational opportunities for all ages.
Revenue
$46.2m
Assets
$277.5m
Employees
916
EIN
74-1036131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Honoring Medal of Honor recipients, the foundation designs state-of-the-art facilities for education and visitor comfort. Located in Arlington, TX.
Revenue
$51.3m
Assets
$149.7m
Employees
21
EIN
90-0900556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is an art museum in Houston, TX whose mission is: CAMH exhibits thought-provoking contemporary art and organizes educational programs in Houston, TX.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
75
EIN
74-1093771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Contemporary Austin

The Contemporary Austin is Austin, Texas's primary community art museum, consisting of two primary locations and an art school. The museum reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$21.1m
Employees
129
EIN
74-1233816
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Museum of Art is a community-centered space fostering wonder, discovery, and creativity through innovative exhibitions and diverse programming.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$284.5m
Employees
335
EIN
75-0808774
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and advancing human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. The museum is run by Mary P Higgins and located in Dallas, TX.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$60.2m
Employees
74
EIN
75-2113723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Museum of Houston

Houston museum provides innovative, child-centered learning through bilingual exhibits and weekly programming on parenting, literacy, STEM. Educational gift shop.
Revenue
$21.2m
Assets
$53.6m
Employees
232
EIN
74-2178563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commemorative Air Force (CAF)

CAF is mission to establish an organization having the dedication, enthusiasm and esprit de corps necessary to operate, maintain and preserve these aircraft as symbols of our American military aviation heritage.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$38.8m
Employees
50
EIN
74-1484491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Children's Museum

Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families through educational programs and participatory exhibits.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
144
EIN
74-2288789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles JFK's assassination and legacy, located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository Building.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
48
EIN
75-1914314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501 (c)(3) to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg's native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
67
EIN
74-1492692
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Space Center Houston

The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation offering extensive science education programs and a space museum.
Revenue
$61.8m
Assets
$108.9m
Employees
527
EIN
76-0217152
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Menil Foundation

The Menil Foundation supports and runs the Menil Collection, a free art museum in Houston, with rotating exhibitions and over 17,000 collected works.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$482.1m
Employees
173
EIN
74-6045327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mcnay Art Museum

The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. The McNay Art Museum, located in San Antonio and named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first museum of modern art in Texas.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$98.2m
Employees
159
EIN
74-1195277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Perot Museum of Nature and Science inspires curiosity through interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, and accessible STEM programs for families and schools.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$188.8m
Employees
195
EIN
75-6067569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Children's Museum

Dedicated to children ages 0-10 years, The DoSeum's exhibits and programs have always focused on early childhood learning, especially in the creative arts, sciences and early literacy.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
133
EIN
74-2659746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston welcomes and connects Houston communities with diverse histories of art spanning 5,000 years and six continents. Its programs cover accessions, curatorial and exhibit expenses, education, and public programs.
Revenue
$148.0m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
792
EIN
74-1109655
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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