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Virginia museums

There are 294 museums in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian museums employ 4,205 people, earn more than $457 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of museums in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
294
 
$457,133,965
History museums
 
149
 
$298,056,708
Art museums
 
27
 
$70,328,614
Science and technology museums
 
12
 
$15,200,420
Children's museums
 
8
 
$10,641,234
Natural history and sciences museums
 
6
 
$6,753,128
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Museums by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
67
 
$112,467,754
Virginia Beach
 
56
 
$228,633,012
Richmond
 
40
 
$75,046,486
Roanoke
 
16
 
$6,070,635
Lynchburg
 
11
 
$2,165,827
Staunton
 
8
 
$1,112,714
Winchester
 
7
 
$10,531,594
Harrisonburg
 
7
 
$1,294,955
Charlottesville
 
7
 
$1,491,006
Blacksburg
 
6
 
$1,151,663
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Job trends for Virginia museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
46
1-10
 
45
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
25
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
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Sizes of museums in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
105
$250k to $1M
 
35
$1M to $5M
 
25
$5M to $25M
 
11
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Directory of museums in Virginia

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National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)

The Army Historical Foundation was established in 1983 as a member-based, publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Soldier.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
41
EIN
52-1367225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

The Alliance's mission is to enhance the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy and service.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
44
EIN
53-0205889
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgates the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$116.9m
Employees
66
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Preserving and interpreting Virginia's history, connecting past with present. Collections, research, programs, and education offered in Richmond, VA.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$152.9m
Employees
113
EIN
54-0419452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maymont Foundation

Maymont Foundation is a history museum in Richmond, VA whose mission is: The Maymont Foundation preserves and celebrates Maymont for the pleasure and education of everyone.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
100
EIN
54-6039788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Valentine

The mission of The Valentine is to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving and interpreting richmond's history.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
78
EIN
54-0505967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon preserves his estate, educates visitors about his legacy, and showcases ongoing restoration efforts by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Revenue
$62.3m
Assets
$332.6m
Employees
661
EIN
54-0564701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

VMFA's purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.
Revenue
$33.3m
Assets
$320.9m
Employees
36
EIN
51-0205333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Children's Museums

ACM champions children's museums globally, prioritizing playful learning and a healthy, safe, and equitable future for all children.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
15
EIN
95-4087882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Science Center

The Children's Science Center inspires a love of learning for thousands of children in Northern Virginia and across our region, by providing unique learning experiences, promoting math and Science literacy, and creating an essential community resource. Th....
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
65
EIN
90-0168625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chrysler Museum of Art

The Chrysler Museum of Art is one of America's most distinguished mid-sized art museums with a world-class collection of more than 30,000 objects, including one of the great glass collections in America, and a new Glass Studio.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$138.7m
Employees
172
EIN
51-0243196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Preserve, restore, reconstruct, or otherwise maintain historical structures, objects, works of art and locations and to promote encourage, and carry on any historical, interpretive, research or related educational activities.
Revenue
$115.3m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
1,151
EIN
54-0505888
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV)

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is dedicated to preserving and enriching the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. The Museum sits on land originally claimed by Winchester founder James Wood in 1735.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
75
EIN
54-1857973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Navy Seal Foundation

The Navy Seal Foundation provides critical support for Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and their families through education and health programs.
Revenue
$41.5m
Assets
$153.6m
Employees
26
EIN
31-1728910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation educates on the Continental Navy's role in the Revolution via tours of a reproduction ship. Located in Alexandria, VA.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
27
EIN
82-2485535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mariners' Museum

The Mariners' Museum makes a difference in peoples' lives, inviting them to discover their relationship to The sea by exploring maritime culture, science and history.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$139.7m
Employees
124
EIN
54-0541801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Living Museum

To connect people to nature by delivering educational classes, programs, exhibits, events and demonstrations. 100 staff members and 500 annual volunteers engage learners of all ages on a 23 acre campus setting.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
124
EIN
54-6055922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nauticus Foundation

Nauticus Foundation is a maritime discovery center in Norfolk, VA that offers interactive exhibits and STEM programming for all ages.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
120
EIN
54-1475802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum of Richmond

The Children's Museum of Richmond, a not-for-profit organization, exists to create innovative learning experiences for all children and those who support them that inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
105
EIN
51-0220694
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Taubman Museum of Art

Taubman brings art and people together through exhibits, classes, shows, and workshops to stimulate appreciation in Roanoke Valley.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
64
EIN
54-6026841
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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