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Minnesota history museums

There are 104history museums in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotanhistory museumsemploy 246 people, earn more than $18 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $81 million.
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History museums by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
36
$5,978,083
Duluth
9
$1,998,030
Rochester, MN
5
$1,219,886
Mankato
4
$773,132
St. Cloud
2
$1,044,085
Grand Forks, ND
2
$63,277
La Crosse, WI
1
$0
Fargo, ND
1
$681,401
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Job trends for Minnesota history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
12
1-10
21
11-25
5
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of history museums in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
39
$250k to $1M
13
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of history museums in Minnesota

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Minnesota Transportation Museum

To educate the public regarding the history and development of Transportation in Minnesota and to preserve that history. Preserve, educate public re mn Transportation.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7066156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

History Center of Olmsted County

Give people of all ages and backgrounds access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications and events.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
23
EIN
41-0718368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy of the Lakes Museum

Preserves Minnesota lake life with exhibits & programs. 4,856 visitors in 2022 and "We are Water MN" exhibit viewed by 2. Alexandria location.
Revenue
$816.4k
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
8
EIN
41-1967683
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stearns History Museum

Stearns History Museum preserves and interprets historical and cultural resources, including exhibits on the granite industry and local industrial hub.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
14
EIN
41-1315033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Superior Railroad Musuem

Lake Superior Railroad Museum preserves and displays railroad equipment to educate the public in Duluth, MN.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
54
EIN
23-7312204
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Minnesota Military Museum

Minnesota Military Museum preserves and interprets Minnesota military history by operating a small museum situated at a Minnesota National Guard training site in Little Falls.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
6
EIN
41-1308785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Area Museum

Houston Area Museum is a history museum in Houston, MN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3083191
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine-On-St Croix Restoration Society

Marine-On-St Croix Restoration Society is a history museum in Marine St CRX, MN that was founded in 1981.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-1411230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kensington Area Heritage Society

Kensington Area Heritage Society preserves history by operating as a history museum in Kensington, MN. They accomplish their mission through programs dedicated to preserving area history.
Revenue
$51.1k
Assets
$135.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2535179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crosslake Area Historical Society

Museum open to the public during summer hours shows historical buildings and lifestyle of the early 20th century inluding both original buildings and replicas. Hisotrical Society.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-1359283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Central MN Interpretive Center and Heritage Trails

Heritage center for tours and festivals showcasing historical agriculture and life on the prairie, located in Fairmont, MN.
Revenue
$38.5k
Assets
$559.0k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7456786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carlton County Historical Society Foundation

The Carlton County Historical Society Foundation benefits and supports the Carlton County Historical Society through sponsoring programs and purchases. They support both the museum and the historical society by providing sponsorship.
Revenue
$12.3k
Assets
$259.7k
Employees
0
EIN
41-1645169
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winona County Historical Society

Preserves and interprets Winona County's history through archives, tours, education, and programs attended by 20K+ visitors.
Revenue
$594.3k
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
30
EIN
41-0789385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Tourist Center

Educational museum in Walnut Grove, MN with a nominal fee for public information about Laura Ingalls Wilder and pioneer citizens.
Revenue
$226.3k
Assets
$778.3k
Employees
10
EIN
41-1389293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dakota City Heritage Village

Living history village in Farmington, MN showcasing rural life and agricultural heritage through educational programs and preservation of buildings and objects.
Revenue
$120.5k
Assets
$565.4k
Employees
2
EIN
41-1769005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veterans and Emergency Services Museum

Family-oriented museum in Rochester, MN with a display area and streaming video kiosk. Plans for a larger stand-alone museum. Pandemic halted fundraising and programs.
Revenue
$34.3k
Assets
$109.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-3326516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Valley Historical Society

Preserves Golden Valley artifacts through donations, meetings, events, and archival lending to local businesses and government entities.
Revenue
$82.5k
Assets
$553.6k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7436365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation

Dorothy Molter Foundation preserves Northwoods heritage through immersive museum experiences, education programs and accommodations in Ely, MN.
Revenue
$169.3k
Assets
$170.3k
Employees
6
EIN
41-1698884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brandon History and Information Center

Brandon History and Information Center discovers and preserves historical artifacts. It operates as a history museum in Brandon, MN.
Revenue
$11.1k
Assets
$34.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3294406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wells Historical Society / Veterans Memorial

Wells Historical Society / Veterans Memorial preserves local history, honors veterans, and operates a museum showcasing the Wells area's heritage.
Revenue
$165.5k
Assets
$378.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-1760561
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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