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Raleigh museums

There are 32museums in the greater Raleighmetro area, including the cities of Raleigh and Cary. Combined, these Raleigh metro museumsemploy 290 people, earn more than $41 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $116 million.
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Types of museums in Raleigh

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
32
$40,565,288
History museums
15
$3,436,121
Children's museums
3
$9,728,948
Art museums
3
$17,963,836
Natural history and sciences museums
1
$7,068,167
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Job trends for Raleigh museums

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

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
5
$250k to $1M
4
$1M to $5M
2
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Raleigh

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North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation (NCMA)

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina which opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by State legislation and funding.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$74.0m
Employees
45
EIN
23-7071511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences

Supports museum's mission through educational events, operates three stores for science-themed merchandise, located in Raleigh, NC.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
93
EIN
56-1240806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles sparks learning through play. It resumed in-person events and opened new exhibits in fy2021-2022. Located in Raleigh, NC.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
117
EIN
58-1647538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Freedom Park

NC Freedom Park honors African American struggle for freedom in the state through monument construction. Collaborates with design team to finalize requirements.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
0
EIN
02-0733001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Museum of History Foundation

NC Museum of History Foundation manages funds for state history museums and supports the flagship institution, NC Museum of History.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
3
EIN
20-0988951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Organization for African-American Heri Preserv and Cultural Complex

Organization for African-American Heri Preserv and Cultural Complex is a museum in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 1995.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1843451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Fame Museum

East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Fame Museum is a history museum in Henderson, NC that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1494764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum

To fundraise for and support the City of Raleigh Museum's efforts to preserve the history of the City of Raleigh, nc and teach the citizens about their heritage.
Revenue
$140.5k
Assets
$518.2k
Employees
0
EIN
58-2069400
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

NC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in athletics, inspiring and commemorating exceptional accomplishments for the enjoyment of all North Carolinians.
Revenue
$300.1k
Assets
$123.9k
Employees
0
EIN
56-0935608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ava Gardner Museum

Ava Gardner Museum is a museum in Smithfield, NC whose mission is: Operation of Museum featuring memorabilia from the life of movie actress Ava Gardner.
Revenue
$205.7k
Assets
$633.2k
Employees
5
EIN
56-1965384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Century Post Office Museum Foundation

Century Post Office Museum Foundation is a history museum in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 1995.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1892346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Broadcast History Museum

North Carolina Broadcast History Museum is a history museum in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3959813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smith Island Art League

Smith Island Art League is an art museum in Cary, NC that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1926207
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Childrens Museum

Carolina Childrens Museum is a children's museum in Holly Springs, NC that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-2881010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Raleigh Hall of Fame

The mission of the Raleigh Hall of Fame is to identify individuals past and present who have made a contribution to making Raleigh the city we know.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$54.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1471355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tobacco Farm Life Museum

Tobacco Farm Life Museum exhibits farm life in North Carolina during past years, with a mission to operate a museum. The programs aim to expand community reach and enhance the buildings.
Revenue
$287.3k
Assets
$473.6k
Employees
11
EIN
58-1544798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Piedmont Railroad Museum and Library

Piedmont Railroad Museum and Library is a museum in Cary, NC that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-0726812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Hall of History

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Hall of History is a museum in Garner, NC that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3848781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joel Lane Museum House

Joel Lane Museum House provides educational tours of its restored historical house and gardens to school children and the general public. Docents guide visitors through the site and collections while preserving and maintaining them.
Revenue
$179.2k
Assets
$795.4k
Employees
3
EIN
56-6133619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ancient Mystical Order of Rosae Crucis / Triangle Rose Atelier

Ancient Mystical Order of Rosae Crucis / Triangle Rose Atelier is a museum in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 1964.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1644718
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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