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Washington DC history museums

There are 84history museums in the greater Washington DCmetro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro history museumsemploy 1,150 people, earn more than $265 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Job trends for Washington DC history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
10
1-10
14
11-25
5
26-100
6
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of history museums in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
26
$250k to $1M
16
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
1
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Directory of history museums in Washington DC

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$184.7m
Assets
$802.2m
Employees
477
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)

The Army Historical Foundation was established in 1983 as a member-based, publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Soldier.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
39
EIN
52-1367225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Building Museum

National museum in Washington, D.C. inspiring curiosity about design and the built environment through exhibits and education programs.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
48
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montpelier Foundation

Montpelier Foundation is a museum and educational center that honors the legacy of James Madison and the history of American democracy.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
100
EIN
31-1620682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgates the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$116.9m
Employees
66
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

To delight and engage visitors with an experience inspired by the life of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$309.6m
Employees
153
EIN
52-6080752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Archives Foundation

The National Archives Foundation is an independent that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country's heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
55
EIN
52-1792608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WOMEN'S History Museum (NWHM)

The National Women's History Museum educates, inspires, empowers and shapes the future by integrating women's distinctive history into the culture and history of the United States.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$839.4k
Employees
22
EIN
54-1801426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation educates on the Continental Navy's role in the Revolution via tours of a reproduction ship. Located in Alexandria, VA.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
27
EIN
82-2485535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Guard Educational Foundation

National Guard Educational Foundation educates public, improves appreciation, preserves history. Located in Washington, DC with museum and library. Sponsored research and scholarships.
Revenue
$826.5k
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1038433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Air Museum in Britain

American Air Museum in Britain tells the story of Americans defending democracy & freedom from British shores; it raises funds for learning & development programs.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
3
EIN
52-1326048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of Civil War Medicine (NMCWM)

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premier center for the preservation and research of the legacy of Civil War medical innovation.
Revenue
$570.0k
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
13
EIN
52-1700738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Navy Museum Development Foundation

The Navy Museum Development Foundation aims to perpetuate the heritage of the United States Navy by supporting and raising funds for the establishment of a national museum in Washington, D.C.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
85-3976615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lot 34 Project

Lot 34 Project is a history museum in Culpeper, VA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2984438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frederick Military Museum of the 20th Century

Frederick Military Museum of the 20th Century is a history museum in Rocky Ridge, MD that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0469590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Capital Trolley Museum

Preserves DC's electric streetcar history. Provides educational program. Members receive bi-monthly newsletter. Located in Colesville, MD.
Revenue
$147.3k
Assets
$999.2k
Employees
4
EIN
52-6054669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loudoun Museum

"Loudoun Museum discovers, conserves, interprets and disseminates knowledge of Loudoun's culture and history. As a history museum, it fulfills its mission in Leesburg, VA.".
Revenue
$197.3k
Assets
$420.6k
Employees
4
EIN
54-1226363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation Lee-Fendall House Museum and Gardens

Lee-Fendall House Museum in Alexandria interprets American history, displaying a 230-year-old building that reflects changing tastes and technologies.
Revenue
$240.4k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
4
EIN
54-6076244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heurich House Foundation

Heurich House Foundation in DC explores the American Dream through German immigrant Christian Heurich's legacy and promotes local small-scale manufacturers.
Revenue
$511.6k
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
20
EIN
80-0061139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Enlisted Foundation

The Enlisted Foundation educates and assists enlisted members and their families, offers financial aid for ASF Foundation. Based in Suitland, MD.
Revenue
$3,521
Assets
$28.8k
Employees
0
EIN
52-1609193
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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