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Nashville museums

There are 54museums in the greater Nashvillemetro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro museumsemploy 1,083 people, earn more than $117 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $373 million.
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Types of museums in Nashville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
54
$117,433,448
History museums
19
$12,625,427
Children's museums
3
$1,987,707
Art museums
3
$33,998,230
Natural history and sciences museums
3
$80,408
Science and technology museums
2
$7,270,191
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Job trends for Nashville museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
9
1-10
6
11-25
4
26-100
4
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
15
$250k to $1M
6
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
4
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Nashville

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The museum preserves and interprets country music's history and traditions. It functions as a local history museum and international arts organization.
Revenue
$56.0m
Assets
$134.7m
Employees
426
EIN
62-0753887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frist Art Museum

Frist Art Museum presents high-quality exhibitions, educational programs & outreach activities. Enriching member experience through gallery guidance and gift shop.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
77
EIN
62-1731492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

"Cheekwood: historical landmark and leading cultural attraction offering art, horticulture, event rentals, and gift shop in Nashville, TN.".
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$55.9m
Employees
286
EIN
62-0627921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adventure Science Center - Nashville

To enhance science teaching and to further science awareness, engagement & understanding with the diverse audiences we serve by revealing the wonders & relevance of science through exhibits & science programming that adhere to state/national educational s....
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
84
EIN
62-0479192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of African American Music

Celebrates and educates on the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Features a Black Music Business Certification program. Located in Nashville.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$38.5m
Employees
63
EIN
62-1867910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum honors great musicians across all genres and instruments by exhibiting the actual instruments used to record some of history's most iconic songs. Additionally, the museum provides education on the subject.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
24
EIN
75-3128782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on museum and nature center that inspires exploration, enhances learning, and builds confidence through diverse programs and exhibits.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
45
EIN
62-1273308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frist Art Museum Foundation

The Frist Art Museum Foundation supports the Frist Art Museum (Ein: 62-1731492) by providing grants to ensure the operation of a high-quality art museum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1731495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Central Railway Museum and Model Railroad Club

Railway museum and club preserving historic equipment, educating on American railroads. Volunteer-led restoration and maintenance efforts in Nashville.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1421206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission

The Tennessee Holocaust Commission is a museum in Nashville, TN whose mission is: Promotes remembrance of The Holocaust to fight prejudice and encourage tolerance (see sch.
Revenue
$549.4k
Assets
$878.3k
Employees
4
EIN
62-1649210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Fire Museum

Museum of Fire related memorabilia. Museum for firefighters,etc. Museum for firefighters, etc. Museum of Fire memorabilia.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-3066657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-South Live Steamers Incorporated

Mid-South Live Steamers Incorporated is a museum in Columbia, TN that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1798118
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dibrell Memorial Museum

Dibrell Memorial Museum is a museum in Mcminnville, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-1693045
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amuse'um Columbia Childrens Museum

Columbia Childrens Museum is a private foundation located in Columbia, TN. Its trustees are Jennifer Adams, Jill Elkins, and Courtney Goodman.
Revenue
$232.4k
Assets
$129.4k
Employees
23
EIN
27-1004303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pearl Hish Alumni Association

Pearl Hish Alumni Association is a history museum in Nashville, TN that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2495918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dorothys Doll Demesne NFP

Dorothys Doll Demesne NFP is a museum in Lebanon, TN that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
03-0493565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maury County History Museum

Maury County History Museum is a history museum in Columbia, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-1989930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phase Holography Institute

Phase Holography Institute archives and displays holographic artifacts, including a recent donation from a founder of security hologram technology.
Revenue
$90.1k
Assets
$132.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3296848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earth Experience

Earth Experience operates a natural history museum located in Rockvale, TN. The museum is open at least 4 days a week all year and additional days over the summer, with all expenses dedicated to this service.
Revenue
$80.4k
Assets
$42.9k
Employees
0
EIN
45-4977070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belmont Mansion Foundation

The Belmont Mansion Foundation supports the Belmont Mansion Association, which operates a historical home and museum in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$39.2k
Assets
$303.2k
Employees
0
EIN
62-1195918
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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