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Science and technology museums

There are 327science museums in the United States. Combined, these science museumsemploy 15,202 people, earn more than $793 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Job trends for Science museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
22
1-10
31
11-25
26
26-100
54
101 to 1,000
41
1,000+
0
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Sizes of science museums

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
60
$250k to $1M
46
$1M to $5M
53
$5M to $25M
30
$25M to $100M
7
$100M+
0
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Directory of science museums

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1-20 of 327

Museum of Science

We believe that everyone has a role to play in the world of science and technology - as learners, as future scientists or engineers, as citizens of our nation, as community leaders and members of the workforce, as consumers, and as stewards of our planet.
Revenue
$50.0m
Assets
$308.6m
Employees
840
EIN
04-2103916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium, a California nonprofit organization, is a museum of science, art and human perception located in san francisco, California. The Exploratorium creates tools and experiences that help visitors to become active explorers.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$264.8m
Employees
811
EIN
94-1696494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium ('Adler') is a not-for-profit cultural institution whose mission is to connect people to The universe and each other under The sky we all share. It aspires to be The world's premier center for engaging in astronomy and space science.....
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$59.9m
Employees
227
EIN
36-6210902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connecticut Science Center

Dedicated to inspiring life-long learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through Science. To inspire life-long learning through the operation of a state-wide Science Center.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
100
EIN
06-1538101
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
$9.4m
Assets
$57.3m
Employees
327
EIN
75-0755335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)

New York Hall of Science's (NYSCI) mission is to nurture generations of passionate learners, critical thinkers and active citizens through an approach they call Design-Make-Play.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
346
EIN
11-2104059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a m....
Revenue
$54.1m
Assets
$243.5m
Employees
692
EIN
74-1036131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center is a privately funded, not-for-profit education organization dedicated to:1) inspiring a lifelong interest in Science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs as w....
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
661
EIN
91-0750867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Science Museum of Minnesota

The Museum's mission statement is "turn on the Science: inspire learning. Inform policy. Improve lives.". The Museum is one of the state's oldest and best known cultural institutions with its headquarters in downtown saint paul. Its mission is to "turn on...
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$137.8m
Employees
789
EIN
41-0706172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Science Center of Orange County

The mission of the Discovery Science Center of Orange County is to develop and operate a hands-on educational Center that will inspire and engage Orange County students, residents, and visitors with Science and math. Dscoc's goals are to educate young m...
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$53.4m
Employees
284
EIN
33-0828380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Science Center Foundation

The not-for-profit California Science Center Foundation provides support for exhibits and education programs at the Science Center.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$142.5m
Employees
494
EIN
95-2210527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Museum providing Science and technology learning through exhibits and programs that seek to inspire wonder by providing engaging Science learning experiences.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$60.3m
Employees
312
EIN
93-0402877
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
$5.4m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
115
EIN
36-0895575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center is a science museum located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits, the Center provides 400,000 annual visitors with interactive experiences.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
244
EIN
86-0390558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation

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
$12.4m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
54
EIN
90-0168625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin Institute

Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States.
Revenue
$25.1m
Assets
$180.6m
Employees
323
EIN
23-1370501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tech Interactive

We are family-friendly interactive science and technology center located in the heart of downtown San Jose, California. It has become a landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth, Silicon Valley.
Revenue
$24.7m
Assets
$95.1m
Employees
250
EIN
94-2864660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Science Center of Los Angeles

To inspire and educate young minds through engaging science based programs and exhibits, to create a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
73
EIN
45-5191270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Science Center

Lsc offers exceptional Science learning onsite, offsite and online. We engage learners of all ages in Science excitement and provide professional development for teachers. Liberty Science Center (lsc) is a major not-for-profit Science Center devoted to st...
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$118.7m
Employees
411
EIN
22-2302253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)

Our mission, to inspire the inventive genius in everyone by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational, is realized through world-class exhibits.
Revenue
$51.7m
Assets
$301.1m
Employees
485
EIN
36-2167797
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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