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Charlotte museums

There are 46museums in the greater Charlottemetro area, including the cities of Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill within the states of South Carolina and North Carolina. Combined, these Charlotte metro museumsemploy 741 people, earn more than $66 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $323 million.
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Types of museums in Charlotte

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
46
$66,342,490
History museums
19
$11,896,140
Art museums
6
$15,663,209
Children's museums
3
$157,408
Science and technology museums
3
$37,086,723
Natural history and sciences museums
1
$1,301,045
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Job trends for Charlotte museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
8
1-10
6
11-25
3
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Charlotte

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
13
$250k to $1M
3
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
4
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of museums in Charlotte

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Discovery Place

Discovery Place offers transformative science, nature, and design experiences, with four museums serving over 360k guests annually in Charlotte.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$125.5m
Employees
242
EIN
56-0529944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mint Museum of Art

The Mint Museum of Art engages and inspires through innovative exhibitions, collections, and research. Located in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$79.4m
Employees
103
EIN
56-0670666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Inspiring aerospace STEM innovators. Educating on aviation's impact. Developing a facility celebrating innovation and American ingenuity in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
11
EIN
56-1769105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC Transportation Museum Foundation

Preserve and interpret the history of Transportation in north carolina and present this history in a manner that allows visitors to enjoy their experience as well as learn from it. Provides development and support for the NC Transportation Museum.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
239
EIN
58-1315178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art celebrates and explores the Bechtler Collection of 20th-century modern art, located in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
29
EIN
56-2225722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Levine Museum of the New South

Levine Museum of the New South connects the past to the future and explores complex chapters in the region's history through exhibits and programs, launching dialogue, fostering empathy, and building an equitable community. Richard Cooper runs it.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
24
EIN
56-1748648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hart Square Foundation

Hart Square Foundation preserves a historical village in Vale, NC, providing hands-on learning experiences and showcasing early American craftsmanship.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
13
EIN
56-2232193
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Schiele Museum of Natural History inspires wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
47
EIN
56-0770432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlotte Museum of History

Charlotte Museum of History is a history museum in Charlotte, NC whose mission is: Preserves and educates about Charlotte's history through interactive programs for all ages.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
9
EIN
23-7125613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill

Gastonia's African American Museum of History and Culture offers online learning programs to educate about Black history and culture.
Revenue
$63.3k
Assets
$93.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2630612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Iredell Museums

Nonprofit organization in Statesville, NC, preserving and promoting cultural and artistic heritage with educational programs in science and arts.
Revenue
$157.4k
Assets
$405.8k
Employees
5
EIN
58-1466377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cherryville Historical Association

Operation of a museum of history of local history and the life of the Cherryville Community. Operating a museum of history of Cherryville, NC.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1592727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Wainwright Veterans Association

Uss Wainwright Veterans Association is a museum in Rock Hill, SC that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
57-1107399
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum is a museum in Statesville, NC that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2376699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Troutman Family Historical Association

Troutman Family Historical Association is a history museum in Troutman, NC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0612624
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Study of Afro- American History in Winston-Salem

Society for the Study of Afro- American History in Winston-Salem is a museum in Monroe, NC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
58-1669927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rowan Museum

Rowan Museum preserves and educates the public about the history of Rowan County and Piedmont North Carolina through exhibits and programs.
Revenue
$333.9k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
9
EIN
56-0625409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gaston County Museum of Art and History Ry

Gaston County Museum interprets regional art and history, offering educational programs and community projects. Located in Dallas, North Carolina.
Revenue
$65.1k
Assets
$667.5k
Employees
0
EIN
56-1122208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Holly Historical Society

Mount Holly Historical Society is a history museum in Mount Holly, NC that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3526082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kannapolis African-American Museum and Cultural Center

Kannapolis African-American Museum and Cultural Center is a museum in Kannapolis, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3884415
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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