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Los Angeles history museums

There are 86history museums in the greater Los Angelesmetro area, including the cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, Arcadia, Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Gardena, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Torrance, and Tustin. Combined, these Los Angeles metro history museumsemploy 515 people, earn more than $73 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $519 million.
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Job trends for Los Angeles history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
19
1-10
7
11-25
6
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
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Sizes of history museums in Los Angeles

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
29
$250k to $1M
14
$1M to $5M
2
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
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Directory of history museums in Los Angeles

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Autry Museum of the American West

Autry Museum of the American West is a museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past to the present to inspire their shared future.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$192.7m
Employees
192
EIN
95-3947744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California

Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California educates the public on the Armenian American story and culture through its organization as a history museum.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
3
EIN
47-2465341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CAIR-California

To enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. To be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
109
EIN
77-0411194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Battleship Center (PBC)

To embody the American spirit through the preservation and interpretation of the Battleship IOWA, to educate the public on the accomplishments and sacrifices of American patriots, and to engage our guests in unique and exciting ways.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
91
EIN
26-3934742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Printing Museum Foundation

A museum in LA dedicated to preserving and educating about printing history, providing educational programs to children and adults.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0593200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Go for Broke National Education Center

To educate and inspire character and equality through the virtue and valor of our World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry. To be a national leader in educating the public on the values and responsibilities of American citizenship.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
18
EIN
95-4245623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Philosophical Research Society

The Philosophical Research Society is a history museum in Los Angeles, CA whose mission is: PRS promotes philosophy, comparative religion, and psychology through cultural programs.
Revenue
$821.2k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
15
EIN
95-2158732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SWC Museum Corporation

Fundraises for a Jerusalem-based center and Museum of Tolerance that promote human dignity, unity, and respect among Jews and all faiths.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$207.4m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4786388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Queen Mary Heritage Foundation

The Queen Mary Heritage Foundation restores, preserves, and presents The Queen Mary, along with its archival collection and educational areas that focus on the sciences.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-1407318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Venice Heritage Foundation

Preserving Venice's historical legacy through a public museum campus, enriching the lives of current and future generations with exhibitions and activities.
Revenue
$148.9k
Assets
$238.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2063873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation

Preserving and displaying historical collections of the Lanterman House for cultural education and enjoyment in La Canada Flintridge, CA.
Revenue
$168.8k
Assets
$397.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
95-4270325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Chinese American Museum

To foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of america's diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.
Revenue
$559.7k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
10
EIN
95-4176897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hathaway Ranch Museum

Hathaway Ranch Museum is a non-profit organization preserving early 20th-century farming, ranching, and oil culture of Southern California.
Revenue
$320.6k
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4071530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African American Museum of Beginnings

Education of underserved community. Museum of African artifacts and information. Classes in history field trips chess training 45 attendees.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4747572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation

Preserves and presents Los Angeles railroading history through public outreach, archival preservation, and multiple-media publishing. Features a railroad museum in Pasadena.
Revenue
$32.1k
Assets
$210.0k
Employees
0
EIN
95-4731336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society Colonial Dames

National Society Colonial Dames is a history museum in Tustin, CA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-6102996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tankland

Tankland is a military museum in South El Monte, CA that restores and displays military vehicles, equipment, boats, artillery, and other artifacts.
Revenue
$56.9k
Assets
$353.8k
Employees
6
EIN
95-6093996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African American Memorabilia Museum

African American Memorabilia Museum is a history museum in Los Angeles, CA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0418835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollywood Vinyl District

Hollywood Vinyl District is a history museum in Los Angeles, CA whose mission is: The conservation marketing comittee publications.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$2,333
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-3178285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Museum of Orange County

Preserving and promoting Orange County's heritage through hands-on educational programs for all ages.
Revenue
$443.6k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
21
EIN
95-3665050
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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