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New Orleans museums

There are 62museums in the greater New Orleansmetro area, including the cities of New Orleans and Metairie. Combined, these New Orleans metro museumsemploy 712 people, earn more than $142 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $683 million.
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Types of museums in New Orleans

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
62
$141,751,209
History museums
22
$94,893,609
Art museums
12
$16,020,983
Children's museums
2
$3,456,622
Science and technology museums
2
$20,417,556
Natural history and sciences museums
2
$0
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Job trends for New Orleans museums

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

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
16
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in New Orleans

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New Orleans Museum of Art

The mission of the New Orleans Museum of Art is to inspire the love of Art; to collect, preserve, exhibit and present excellence in the visual arts, to educate, challenge and engage a diverse public.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$97.2m
Employees
118
EIN
72-6000331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world-why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today-so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired.
Revenue
$85.5m
Assets
$386.6m
Employees
311
EIN
72-1200790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisiana Childrens Museum

LCM engages children's potential through play and dialogue, offering educational programs and exhibits in New Orleans and beyond.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
96
EIN
72-0929068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District of Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern Art and is recognized for its original...
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
53
EIN
72-1479496
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Orleans African American Museum of Art Culture and History

Preserves and promotes African American heritage in New Orleans, with emphasis on the Treme community.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
8
EIN
72-1467537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisiana Museum Foundation

LMF supports and raises awareness for the Louisiana State Museum, providing grants, programming, marketing support.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
8
EIN
72-0954712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whitney Plantation

Whitney Plantation: A museum and historic site in Edgard, LA, educating the public about slavery through tours, exhibits, and programs.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$986.3k
Employees
0
EIN
47-4417039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

MSJE explores the Jewish heritage in the American South through unique exhibitions, collections, and educational programs in New Orleans.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
18
EIN
82-3442378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World War II Theatre

The Higgins Hotel and Conference Center in New Orleans supports the National WWII Museum's educational, charitable, and social purpose.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$73.9m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1743078
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Krewe of Orpheus

The production of an annual Mardi Gras parade through the streets of New Orleans, viewed by millions of spectators from all over the world and subsequent Mardi Gras ball for organization membership and thousands of guests.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
7
EIN
72-1239071
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Hermann-Grimagallier Historic House

The Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses in New Orleans are preserved by The Woman's Exchange and operate as historical museums.
Revenue
$896.4k
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
21
EIN
72-0408902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Krewe of Freret

Krewe of Freret aims to improve the New Orleans community's relationship with Mardi Gras and support local music industry and artists. Dylan Hoon manages the organization, which is based in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$984.1k
Assets
$166.4k
Employees
0
EIN
82-5263209
IRS type
501(c)(7)

George and Leah Mckenna Museum of African American Art

The Museum seeks to make African American Art accessible to visitors of all age groups. The museum also actively identifies and presents emerging artist. To provide an educational experience from collections of various African American Artwork.
Revenue
$107.2k
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1080155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memorial Hall Foundation

Memorial Hall Foundation is a history museum in New Orleans, LA, which was founded in 2020 and most recently had $73,793 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$73.8k
Assets
$271.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-1054964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canary Islands Descendants Association of St Bernard and Surrounding Parishes

The Canary Islands Descendants Association is a genealogy-based heritage club which documents IsleC1os traditions and identifies this rich cultural heritage to others. The Association sponsors a variety of cultural activities including live performances. ....
Revenue
$0
Assets
$9,404
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-1303828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chalk #17

Chalk #17 acquires and preserves the PT-305 boat to further the charitable and educational purposes of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. Its main program is focused on preserving the PT-305.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1272712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Slave Ship Museum

National Slave Ship Museum is a museum in New Orleans, LA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3787197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sun Oak Foundtion for Education Through Historic Preservation

Sun Oak Foundtion for Education Through Historic Preservation is a history museum in New Orleans, LA that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-1417951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Backstreet Cultural Museum

Cultural & Ethnic Awareness Programs: Preservation of the cultural traditions of New Orleans' African American society, including Mardi Gras Indians, Jazz funerals, and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs. (0 Viewers).
Revenue
$69.5k
Assets
$80.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-1488658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisiana Steam Train Association (LASTA)

LASTA is a science or technology museum in Metairie, LA that was founded in 1998.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-1382807
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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