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Natural history and sciences museums

There are 456natural history museums in the United States. Combined, these natural history museumsemploy 14,448 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Job trends for Natural history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
36
1-10
48
11-25
33
26-100
23
101 to 1,000
17
1,000+
1
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Sizes of natural history museums

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
90
$250k to $1M
49
$1M to $5M
29
$5M to $25M
12
$25M to $100M
10
$100M+
1
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Directory of natural history museums

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1-20 of 456

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
$71.5m
Assets
$761.1m
Employees
658
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum ignites passion for nature and science, through research contributing to scientific knowledge, and presenting dynamic exhibits, programs and partnerships.
Revenue
$51.3m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
658
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smithsonian Institution (SI)

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.
Revenue
$1.9b
Assets
$7.0b
Employees
6,834
EIN
53-0206027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$8.1m
Assets
$53.9m
Employees
185
EIN
75-0755335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Inspiring a passion for nature, Cleveland Museum of Natural History explores, engages, and empowers for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$27.6m
Assets
$366.7m
Employees
184
EIN
34-0714338
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)

Fernbank

Fernbank: Inspiring natural history learning through immersive programs, exploration, and discovery to promote appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
189
EIN
58-6028607
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for the natural and cultural worlds. They protect over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.
Revenue
$78.7m
Assets
$377.5m
Employees
470
EIN
95-6132185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a nature museum located in Chicago, Illinois. The museum focuses on the natural history of the Chicago region, child and adult education, and is known for its live butterfly house.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
74
EIN
36-0895575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Inspiring STEM learning through hands-on education tools for children, resulting from the unification of three institutions into one interactive building.
Revenue
$29.7m
Assets
$176.4m
Employees
179
EIN
75-6067569
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
$28.9m
Assets
$101.0m
Employees
216
EIN
23-1352000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Field Museum of Natural History

Field Museum: Research and education center with four science centers, providing maintenance and security services, located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$91.9m
Assets
$777.3m
Employees
655
EIN
36-2167011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Inspires awe for nature and connects communities. Two sites: Mission Creek and Sea Center. Over 50k served in 2019.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$88.9m
Employees
179
EIN
95-1643378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Echo Leahy Center for Lake

ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a world-class lake aquarium and science center on historic Burlington Waterfront. To educate and delight people about the ecology, culture, history and opportunity for stewardship of the Lake Champlain basin.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$21.1m
Employees
89
EIN
03-0347288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bishop Museum

Bishop Museum is Hawaii's caretaker of cultural and natural history collections, offering educational experiences through the exploration of Hawaii and the Pacific.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$75.7m
Employees
234
EIN
99-0161980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM)

The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
Revenue
$28.3m
Assets
$51.3m
Employees
188
EIN
86-0111675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Museum Center

Inspiring learning through science and history, the Cincinnati Museum Center houses three accredited museums with public exhibits and manages collections.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$307.0m
Employees
271
EIN
31-1212634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Desert Museum

The High Desert Museum is an indoor/outdoor exploration of the High Desert, including live wildlife, living history characters and changing cultural exhibits. Talk to pioneers. Meet owls, hawks, porcupines, badgers and more close up in daily shows.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$30.8m
Employees
120
EIN
51-0179336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The EcoTarium

The EcoTarium is a natural history or sciences museum in Worcester, MA whose mission is: To inspire a passion for science and nature.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
90
EIN
04-2105868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Witte Museum

Witte Museum offers transformative experiences in nature, science, and culture through exhibitions, events, and educational programming in San Antonio.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
105
EIN
74-1400537
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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