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Portland, ME museums

There are 42museums in the greater PortlandMaine metro area, including the cities of Portland and South Portland. Combined, these Portland metro museumsemploy 494 people, earn more than $40 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $172 million.
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Types of museums in Portland

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
42
$39,936,522
History museums
16
$4,526,131
Art museums
4
$23,990,066
Children's museums
1
$3,338,115
Science and technology museums
1
$248,989
Natural history and sciences museums
1
$0
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Job trends for Portland, ME museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3
1-10
9
11-25
4
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Portland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
11
$250k to $1M
8
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of museums in Portland

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Portland Museum of Art (PMA)

The Portland Museum of Art strives to enrich the lives of people through acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of the visual arts and the Museum's architecturally significant buildings.
Revenue
$21.8m
Assets
$89.0m
Employees
127
EIN
01-0378420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM)

Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine's maritime heritage and culture in order to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in regional and global maritime activities.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
65
EIN
01-0271477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

Interactive museum and theatre promoting children's development through exploration, play, and performance. Located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
104
EIN
01-0352258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sailing Ships Portland

One week educational voyages on a large traditional sailing vessel. Students were taught teamwork, leadership as well as sail training. 1/3 of students received varying levels of scholarships. Ages 14-18.
Revenue
$803.9k
Assets
$252.7k
Employees
47
EIN
47-3101784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ogunquit Museum of Art

Ogunquit Museum of Art collects and exhibits American art from the 19th century to the present including modern and contemporary works.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
21
EIN
01-6010628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seashore Trolley Museum

Seashore Trolley Museum collects, restores, and preserves streetcars. It's operated by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
16
EIN
01-0244457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Victoria Mansion

Victoria Mansion preserves and maintains the mansion while documenting and interpreting the history and significance of the buildings and furnishings as important expressions of nineteenth century American culture.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
37
EIN
01-0207716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Industrial Heritage Trust

Preserves, operates and interprets historic narrow gauge railroad equipment for education and enjoyment of visitors in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
14
EIN
01-0478004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brick Store Museum

Brick Store Museum celebrates the human experience in Kennebunks through exhibitions, education, and programs with 9,000 visitors to galleries yearly.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
6
EIN
01-0238760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boat Shed Project

Boat Shed Project is a museum in Saco, ME that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0846534
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity

To increase the enjoymnent, knowledge and pride of our communities by bringing to life the world and inspiring works of Rufus Porter - a remarkable American artist and inventor.
Revenue
$734.6k
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
6
EIN
74-3175428
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spirits Alive

Spirits Alive is a history museum in Portland, ME that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
02-0814406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bridgton and Saco River Railroad Museum

Preserves history of narrow gauge railroad in Maine's lakes region, with programs including acquisition and preservation of a B&SR boxcar frame.
Revenue
$42.1k
Assets
$102.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3701441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Jewish Museum

Maine Jewish Museum honors Maine's Jewish immigrants with exhibits and programming and is located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$400.0k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
5
EIN
14-1964898
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merrymeeting Arts Center

Merrymeeting Arts Center is an art museum in Bowdoinham, ME that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0244393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum at Portland Head Light

Museum at Portland Head Light enhances public understanding and appreciation of the historic light, museum, and harbor. The museum operates daily from June 1st to October 15th and weekends in April, May, and November, attracting over 25,000 visitors.
Revenue
$354.8k
Assets
$490.7k
Employees
0
EIN
22-3201871
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kittery Historical and Naval Museum

Kittery Historical and Naval Museum is a history museum in Kittery, ME that was founded in 1975.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-6047814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wells Auto Museum

To acquire and restore antique automobiles for public display. Collection and upkeep of antique automobiles.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0382821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Project Maine's First Ship

Reconstruction of 1607 pinnace Virginia of sagadahoc, maintenance of historic bath, Maine freight shed, and promoting the history of Maine's First english settlement.
Revenue
$266.8k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
2
EIN
04-3364532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chebeague Island Living History Farm (CILHF)

Living history farm offering hands-on education and year-round agricultural environment, showcasing Chebeague Island's significant agricultural past and folk culture.
Revenue
$49.6k
Assets
$222.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-2279863
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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