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Nevada museums

There are 80museums in Nevada. Combined, these Nevadanmuseumsemploy 804 people, earn more than $86 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $337 million.
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Types of museums in Nevada

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
80
$86,213,521
History museums
32
$12,816,635
Art museums
8
$37,618,215
Children's museums
3
$11,257,164
Science and technology museums
3
$4,932,961
Natural history and sciences museums
3
$2,904,037
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Museums by major Nevada cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Las Vegas
40
$37,943,888
Reno
18
$42,877,508
Carson City
6
$416,520
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Job trends for Nevada museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
21
1-10
2
11-25
4
26-100
4
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Nevada

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
27
$250k to $1M
8
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of museums in Nevada

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The Mob Museum

The Mob Museum provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories--from the birth of the Mob, to today's headlines.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$69.4m
Employees
256
EIN
26-0541486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nevada Museum of Art (NMA)

The Nevada Museum of Art provides a forum for the presentation of creative ideas. We aspire to serve as a cultural resource for every member of our community.
Revenue
$19.1m
Assets
$83.8m
Employees
99
EIN
88-6003042
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Children's Museum

The mission of the Discovery Children's Museum is to provide a vibrant and engaging environment through exhibits and programs where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful learning experiences that ign....
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$42.6m
Employees
117
EIN
94-2943891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Neon Museum

Neon Museum: Preserves, studies and exhibits historic Las Vegas signs for educational, cultural enrichment.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
86
EIN
88-0383932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discover

Nonprofit museum in Reno, NV inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning through interactive exhibits and educational programming.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
106
EIN
61-1474845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nevada Northern Railway Museum

The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation, and operation of the Nevada Northern Railway historic facilities, yards, and rail collection.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
30
EIN
88-0203211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harrah Automobile Foundation National Automobile Museum

We are dedicated to offering entertaining and educational experiences through special programs, exhibits, events and stories about our collections. We foster the theory that learning can be fun for both adults and children.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
27
EIN
94-2777978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Atomic Testing Museum (NATM)

The National Atomic Testing Museum (NATM) is a national science, history and educational institution that tells the story of America's nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
19
EIN
88-0392763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights generates and promotes interest in historical automobiles, educates the public on their value, and brings tourism trade to the community through a unique annual event located in Sparks, NV.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
88-0221449
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Las Vegas Museum of Art

Las Vegas Museum of Art establishes a museum of art in Las Vegas, Nevada to serve the diverse community through inclusive exhibitions and programs across ages, cultures, and genres.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
0
EIN
93-2603279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

Las Vegas Natural History Museum educates and promotes community and public awareness and appreciation of natural history through its displays, exhibits, and classes.
Revenue
$954.6k
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
24
EIN
88-0256389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pinball Hall of Fame

Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club operates a Pinball museum open to the public and donates money to local social service charities. Timothy Arnold runs it.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0060884
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Particle Foundation

Particle Foundation is an art museum in Reno, NV whose mission is: Particle Foundation promotes public art through a nomadic museum collection located in Reno, NV.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
0
EIN
87-2765992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boulder City Museum and Historical Association

Preserves and promotes historical areas, archives, and hotel site to maintain interest in Boulder City and surrounding Nevada landmarks.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$928.5k
Employees
21
EIN
88-0167875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeastern Nevada Museum

Northeastern Nevada Museum is a public museum in Elko, NV, dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the history of Northeastern Nevada.
Revenue
$944.4k
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
12
EIN
88-6004514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial

The Commission plans and funds historic resources to educate, commemorate and enhance Las Vegas' history since its founding in 1905.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
65-1194930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Nevada State Museum Las Vegas

Friends of Nevada State Museum Las Vegas is a museum in Las Vegas, NV that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2959706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nevada Science Center

Nevada Science Center is a museum in Henderson, NV that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3538403
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lander County Historical Society and Museum

Lander County Historical Society and Museum is a history museum in Battle MTN, NV, which was founded in 2005 and most recently had $52,166 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$52.2k
Assets
$1
Employees
0
EIN
88-0266084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Heritage and Education

Western Heritage and Education is a history museum in Las Vegas, NV whose mission is: A non-profit promoting education on Old West history through events.
Revenue
$528
Assets
$1,616
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-4307235
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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