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Philadelphia history museums

There are 72history museums in the greater Philadelphiametro area, including the cities of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Camden within the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Combined, these Philadelphia metro history museumsemploy 1,101 people, earn more than $79 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $986 million.
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Job trends for Philadelphia history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
13
1-10
8
11-25
2
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
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Sizes of history museums in Philadelphia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
24
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
2
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of history museums in Philadelphia

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Winterthur Museum Garden and Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$420.3m
Employees
366
EIN
51-0066038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is America's first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution, its ideals and its legacy of active citizenship.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$163.3m
Employees
116
EIN
23-2434447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Battleship New Jersey (BNJMM)

The mission of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is to restore, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the USS New Jersey and her veterans.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
107
EIN
22-3604324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using their rich collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, letters, diaries, and works of art.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$142.2m
Employees
165
EIN
23-2773714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hagley Museum and Library

Hagley Museum and Library collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. As a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association, the library services scholars from the USA and abroad.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$181.9m
Employees
192
EIN
51-0070531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chester County History Center (CCHS)

The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people.
Revenue
$990.6k
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
31
EIN
23-1371942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware for the education and enrichment of all. The Foundation is a volunteer-based organization that built, owns, and operates the Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
32
EIN
51-6015181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Swedish Historical Museum

The mission of the American Swedish Historical Museum is to promote awareness in America of the contributions of Swedish culture.
Revenue
$778.3k
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
14
EIN
23-1417519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center

Museum and cultural center honoring Oscar Hammerstein's legacy through exhibits, events, and the Hammerstein International Youth Vocal Solo Competition.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3460786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Upper Bay Museum

Provide educational opportunities through the museum, shows and other means, regarding the hunting & fishing legacy of the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Education re Upper Bay hunting & fishing history.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-1231762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roebling Museum

Preserving the history of John A. Roebling's Sons Company and the Village of Roebling, NJ through exhibits and public programs.
Revenue
$306.4k
Assets
$611.3k
Employees
4
EIN
20-8357074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The UBC 1871 Foundation

The UBC 1871 Foundation's mission is to maintain and preserve the building located at Nos. 7 & 8 Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$154.4k
Assets
$117.1k
Employees
0
EIN
20-1819366
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Barnard Station

Friends of Barnard Station is a history museum in Pocopson, PA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3760396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Hollybush

Friends of Hollybush is a history museum in Glassboro, NJ that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
71-0870602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Sports

The Museum of Sports is a non-profit Sports memorabilia Museum and education center in philadelphia pa dedicated to preserving The history of sport.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2275379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Fallsington

Historic Fallsington preserves and educates on six historic structures showcasing the area's lifestyles. It's an educational museum in Fallsington, PA.
Revenue
$185.6k
Assets
$880.0k
Employees
2
EIN
23-1569603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum educates the public about the experiences and history of veterans, while preserving, protecting, and promoting their honor and dignity through public displays.
Revenue
$73.7k
Assets
$410.1k
Employees
0
EIN
74-3080863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worcester Historical Society

Preserving Worcester Township's history from the second half of the 19th century to present day through artifact collection. Located in Worcester, PA.
Revenue
$170.3k
Assets
$211.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-2067494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Trappe

Historic Trappe educates on the history of Collegeville, Upper Providence Township, and Perkiomen Township with preserved artifacts.
Revenue
$582.0k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-3071146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Committee of 1926 of Pa

Committee of 1926 of Pa preserves, maintains and restores the premises known as Strawberry Mansion for use as a historical museum tour house located at 2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$174.1k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
3
EIN
23-1365136
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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