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California museums

There are 974 museums in California. Combined, these Californian museums employ 13,741 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of museums in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
 
974
 
$1,819,074,865
History museums
 
354
 
$224,039,181
Art museums
 
152
 
$850,713,658
Children's museums
 
52
 
$73,678,898
Science and technology museums
 
51
 
$264,835,097
Natural history and sciences museums
 
32
 
$170,390,211
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Museums by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
260
 
$988,197,637
San Francisco
 
144
 
$418,202,039
San Diego
 
70
 
$144,606,042
Riverside
 
65
 
$37,169,417
Sacramento
 
57
 
$45,150,335
San Jose
 
40
 
$57,859,367
Santa Maria
 
35
 
$39,484,534
Oxnard
 
27
 
$11,504,282
Bakersfield
 
25
 
$5,464,921
Santa Rosa
 
23
 
$12,026,170
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Job trends for California museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
190
1-10
 
136
11-25
 
68
26-100
 
58
101 to 1,000
 
35
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of museums in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
351
$250k to $1M
 
144
$1M to $5M
 
89
$5M to $25M
 
47
$25M to $100M
 
12
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of museums in California

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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$71.5m
Assets
$761.1m
Employees
658
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural sciences under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
130
EIN
45-3138892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SFMoMA inspires diverse audiences through art collections, education, and exhibitions by leading modern and contemporary artists.
Revenue
$61.2m
Assets
$805.5m
Employees
468
EIN
94-1156300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium invites exploration of science and art, fostering inquiry, creativity, and confidence through interactive exhibits and innovative educational programs.
Revenue
$61.0m
Assets
$284.7m
Employees
659
EIN
94-1696494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum enriches communities by showcasing diverse Jewish culture through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, inspire, and challenge.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
79
EIN
47-0920831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) promotes conservation, engages communities through diverse exhibitions, and offers educational programs across multiple artistic disciplines.
Revenue
$194.5m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
552
EIN
95-2264067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$36.7m
Assets
$100.2m
Employees
247
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ARMAND HAMMER Museum of Art and CULTURAL Center

The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate their lives and build a more just world.
Revenue
$28.7m
Assets
$299.6m
Employees
512
EIN
95-4217197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution serving scholars and the general public.
Revenue
$168.0m
Assets
$960.2m
Employees
620
EIN
95-1644589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation

Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles collects, preserves, and displays vintage, classic, and modern cars exploring their impact on global culture.
Revenue
$25.1m
Assets
$220.7m
Employees
236
EIN
95-4739699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco

Celebrates, preserves, and promotes Asian and Asian American art and cultures. Offers diverse programs for all levels of education.
Revenue
$30.7m
Assets
$243.1m
Employees
179
EIN
94-1704765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles W Bowers Museum Corporation

Bowers Museum enriches lives with 90k+ objects in collections including North American Indian, Pre-Columbian, African, and Oceanic cultural art. Kidseum for children's education.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
80
EIN
33-0106161
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skirball Cultural Center

LA's Skirball Cultural Center combines Jewish tradition with American ideals, through exhibitions and education programs for people of all communities.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$406.6m
Employees
385
EIN
95-4538371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Japanese American National Museum

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum (the National Museum) is to promote understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$67.1m
Employees
100
EIN
95-3966024
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)

Timken Museum of Art

The Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, run by the Putnam Foundation, offers free educational programs for the public.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$56.2m
Employees
26
EIN
95-6037070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

CDM inspires lifelong learning. Exhibits and educational programs have reached over 9.6 million visitors. On-site programs serve 24,707 participants annually in San Jose, CA.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2870828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for the natural and cultural worlds. They protect over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.
Revenue
$81.6m
Assets
$429.4m
Employees
556
EIN
95-6132185
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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