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Natural history and sciences museums

There are 521natural history museums in the United States. Combined, these natural history museumsemploy 9,076 people, earn more than $751 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Job trends for Natural history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
12
1-10
18
11-25
20
26-100
24
101 to 1,000
18
1,000+
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Sizes of natural history museums

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
30
$250k to $1M
22
$1M to $5M
30
$5M to $25M
17
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
1
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Directory of natural history museums

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1-10 of 521

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$95.2m
Assets
$832.2m
Employees
641
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Museum of Natural History

The Museum's mission statement is: "to discover, interpret, and disseminate - through scientific research and education - knowledge about human cultures, the Natural world, and the universe.". Nat History Museum, exhibitions, library, collections, conse...
Revenue
$198.1m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
1,547
EIN
13-6162659
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science inspires curiosity and excites minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world's unique treasures. Be a catalyst!. Ignite our community's passion for nature and scie...
Revenue
$41.4m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
565
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

To inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of Natural diversity, the fostering of health, and leadership to a sustainable future. Refer to page 2, part iii, line 1. Our vision: to explore, engage, and empower for a b...
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$257.4m
Employees
223
EIN
34-0714338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fernbank

Fernbank museum of natural history is dedicated to stimulating an interest in science, the environment and human culture, reconnecting people to nature and restoring a sense of wonder in the natural world. The museum's mission is to inspire lifelong lea...
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$41.7m
Employees
205
EIN
58-6028607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

As an educational and cultural nonprofit institution, the mission of the Intrepid Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming, in order to honor our heroes, educ...
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$94.7m
Employees
361
EIN
13-3062419
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)

Nasher Sculpture Center

The mission of the Nasher Sculpture Center is to be an international focal point and catalyst for the study, installation, conservation and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
71
EIN
02-0601628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Nordic Museum

The Nordic Heritage Museum shares Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place. The Nordic Herita...
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
43
EIN
91-1107537
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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