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Texas museums

There are 719museums in Texas. Combined, these Texanmuseumsemploy 6,887 people, earn more than $793 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of museums in Texas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
719
$792,675,535
History museums
327
$101,221,759
Art museums
72
$342,957,921
Natural history and sciences museums
28
$104,905,014
Science and technology museums
27
$63,463,167
Children's museums
26
$58,370,822
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Museums by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
135
$215,713,383
Houston
114
$363,260,507
Austin
66
$26,819,596
San Antonio
50
$70,694,665
Longview, TX
19
$2,679,885
Abilene
17
$4,942,104
Waco
14
$4,969,869
Lubbock
14
$6,657,719
El Paso
14
$24,027,786
Killeen
11
$2,070,017
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Job trends for Texas museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
97
1-10
110
11-25
45
26-100
30
101 to 1,000
17
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
208
$250k to $1M
89
$1M to $5M
54
$5M to $25M
20
$25M to $100M
6
$100M+
1
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Directory of museums in Texas

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1-20 of 719

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
$19.3m
Assets
$82.2m
Employees
171
EIN
75-1077979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Museum of Art

San Antonio Museum of Art is an art museum in San Antonio, TX whose mission is: The San Antonio Museum of Art enriches lives through exceptional experiences with art.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$94.2m
Employees
119
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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$50.1m
Assets
$275.9m
Employees
335
EIN
75-0808774
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
$6.6m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
77
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)

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
$14.6m
Assets
$43.6m
Employees
153
EIN
74-2178563
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
$11.0m
Assets
$16.6m
Employees
45
EIN
75-1914314
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
$46.3m
Assets
$85.4m
Employees
474
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
$38.7m
Assets
$868.1m
Employees
158
EIN
74-6045327
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
$7.6m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
56
EIN
74-1492692
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
$6.4m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
103
EIN
74-2288789
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
$11.4m
Assets
$93.2m
Employees
163
EIN
74-1195277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Briscoe Western Art Museum

Preservation and interpretation of Art, history, and culture of the American west through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events reflective of the region's rich traditions and shared heritage.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
33
EIN
30-0211961
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
$7.4m
Assets
$47.6m
Employees
114
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
$154.5m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
756
EIN
74-1109655
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)
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