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Delaware museums

There are 35museums in Delaware. Combined, these Delawareanmuseumsemploy 819 people, earn more than $50 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $723 million.
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Types of museums in Delaware

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
35
$49,913,714
History museums
15
$37,579,082
Natural history and sciences museums
4
$3,101,811
Art museums
3
$7,360,247
Science and technology museums
2
$218,411
Children's museums
1
$1,581,198
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Museums by major Delaware cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia, PA
15
$42,769,771
Dover
11
$6,738,881
Salisbury, MD
8
$405,062
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Job trends for Delaware museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
5
1-10
5
11-25
2
26-100
4
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Delaware

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
9
$250k to $1M
2
$1M to $5M
5
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Delaware

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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)

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum connects people to art, offering exhibitions and programs that sustain, enrich, empower, and inspire.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$50.0m
Employees
65
EIN
51-0065746
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)

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

DMNS preserves scientific collections, conducts research, and cultivates learning in natural sciences. Hosting events, programs, the museum is located in Greenville, DE.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
73
EIN
51-0083535
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)

Sewell C Biggs Trust the Biggs Museum of American Art

The Biggs Museum of American Art, a private non-profit museum in Dover, Delaware, preserves, cultivates and exhibits the artworks and ideas contained in its collection.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
23
EIN
51-6171556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Agricultural Museum Association

Preserves and interprets the history and technology of Delaware and Delmarva Peninsula's farm life/culture through public education programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
14
EIN
51-0177358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Delaware Childrens Museum (DCM)

The Delaware Children's Museum is committed to reducing processed sugar and offers all-natural, organic options as much as possible, while using fresh local ingredients when in season.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
39
EIN
51-0305812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milford Museum and Landmarks Commission

Providing enriching entertainment and educational opportunities to all members of the Milford community, for future generations and all other interested parties. This includes Museum tours, exhibits, and other educational experiences.
Revenue
$791.8k
Assets
$762.1k
Employees
2
EIN
22-2453957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Academy of Science

Iron Hill Museum, an educational resource providing programs and collections to interpret the history of Iron Hill region, operated by Delaware Academy of Science in Newark.
Revenue
$134.5k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7004876
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Seaside Railroad Club

Delaware Seaside Railroad Club fosters model railroading through public engagement, layout displays, and community events, while promoting the hobby's history and knowledge.
Revenue
$61.0k
Assets
$53.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5762923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Delaware Mennonite Historical Society

Delaware Mennonite Historical Society is a museum in Greenwood, DE that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-0859007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arabian Horse Trust

Arabian Horse Trust is a museum in Smyrna, DE that was founded in 1975.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7431675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Friends Verderame

Promotes cultural education by supporting projects that preserve and enhance the historical integrity of artwork in Italian cities and regions.
Revenue
$10,000
Assets
$10.8k
Employees
0
EIN
83-2680935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kalmar Nyckel Museum Institute

Kalmar Nyckel Museum Institute is a museum in Wilmington, DE that was founded in 1993.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0342577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bowers Beach Maritime Museum

Bowers Beach Maritime Museum is a natural history or sciences museum in Frederica, DE that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
31-1803238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amc Museum Foundation

Amc Museum Foundation promotes and provides opportunities for visitors to enjoy historical significance of the Air Force through aviation, aerospace, education, and cultural programs.
Revenue
$218.4k
Assets
$546.4k
Employees
2
EIN
51-0355891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Advancement of Digital Art Museum (ADAM)

ADAM is a museum in Dover, DE that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2284695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Redding House Foundation

To own , operate, maintain and preserve the Redding House as a museum and community center. Building is a museum with exhibits that citizens visit in honor of the Redding family.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-2056194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sussex County Return Day

Sussex County Return Day is a history museum in Georgetown, DE that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0273334
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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