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Kansas City museums

There are 86museums in the greater Kansas Citymetro area, including the cities of Kansas City, Lenexa, and Overland Park within the states of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, these Kansas City metro museumsemploy 793 people, earn more than $77 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $883 million.
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Types of museums in Kansas City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
86
$77,496,030
History museums
31
$32,547,235
Art museums
9
$26,444,650
Children's museums
3
$3,073,128
Natural history and sciences museums
3
$948,565
Science and technology museums
1
$6,521
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Job trends for Kansas City museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
19
1-10
7
11-25
1
26-100
4
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
26
$250k to $1M
7
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Kansas City

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its neoclassical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art.
Revenue
$25.7m
Assets
$610.8m
Employees
453
EIN
44-6012977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union Station Kansas City

Historic monument dedicated to education and culture with inspiring lifelong learning programs and memorable experiences. Run by George M Guastello II.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
105
EIN
43-1890025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$36.1m
Employees
67
EIN
43-6052673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The museum in Kansas City operates as a repository for African American baseball history and hosts educational events related to Negro Leagues.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1570612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Museum Foundation

The mission of the Kansas City Museum is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate Kansas City through collections, exhibitions, and bold programs that reflect the City's evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City's vibra....
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
10
EIN
46-1878591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Jazz Museum

Our mission is to celebrate and exhibit the experience of jazz as an original American art form through four pillars of research, exhibition, education, and performance at one of the world's greatest jazz crossroads - 18th & Vine in Kansas City, MO.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
36
EIN
73-1650922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wonderscope

Wonderscope sparks a love of learning through interactive exhibits for children and families, centered around STEM and the arts.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$13.9m
Employees
77
EIN
48-1068613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Automotive Museum

Preserving, promoting, and displaying Kansas City's unique automotive heritage. Celebrating the artistry, innovation, industry and culture of cars.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
0
EIN
45-1433928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Prairiefire Foundation

The Museum of Prairiefire Foundation commits to innovating learning in science, the arts and natural history by collaborating with institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Revenue
$948.6k
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
33
EIN
27-1040521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peacepathways

Peacepathways connects people, ideas, and actions to create pathways for justice and peace. It has an interactive peace museum for children.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
2
EIN
90-0138295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The William Rockhill Nelson Trust

The Nelson Trust acquires art and provides operational support to The Nelson gallery foundation in Kansas City for public enjoyment.
Revenue
$660.9k
Assets
$70.2m
Employees
0
EIN
44-0558499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KC Air Show Charities

KC Air Show Charities sponsors airshows, raises funds for aviation education and advocacy, and provides educational opportunities for youth.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$200.3k
Employees
0
EIN
82-5365071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Shawnee Town

Supports Shawnee Town Museum through volunteerism, fundraisers and committee activities and promotes its programs to ensure future growth.
Revenue
$65.1k
Assets
$310.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0142811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mary Atkins Trust

The Mary Atkins Trust owns and holds open The Atkins Museum of Fine Arts. It also organizes well-attended, public art lectures.
Revenue
$31.7k
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
43-6037928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wentworth Military Museum Endowment Trust

Supports Wentworth Military Academy Museum through capital improvements to future site in Lexington, MO.
Revenue
$273.1k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6989347
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watkins Museum Foundation

Watkins Museum Foundation is a museum in Kansas City, MO that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0242092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Excelsior Springs Historical Museum and Archives

Excelsior Springs Historical Museum and Archives is a history museum in Excelsior Springs, MO whose mission is: History museum in Excelsior Springs, MO preserving and sharing the past with programs.
Revenue
$94.8k
Assets
$227.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-0920577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

475th Fighter Group Historical Foundation

Preserves and displays memorabilia of the 475th Fighter Group. Maintains a hanger at Planes of Fame Museum in Leawood, KS.
Revenue
$12.3k
Assets
$321.8k
Employees
0
EIN
48-1130748
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gary D Haas Charity

Gary D Haas Charity is a museum in Blue Springs, MO that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3675395
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cameron Historical Society

Cameron Historical Society is a history museum in Cameron, MO that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1898039
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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