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San Diego museums

There are 65museums in the greater San Diegometro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro museumsemploy 1,257 people, earn more than $173 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $622 million.
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Types of museums in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
65
$172,831,038
History museums
21
$52,896,235
Art museums
10
$71,255,961
Science and technology museums
4
$20,174,953
Children's museums
2
$8,522,432
Natural history and sciences museums
2
$0
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Job trends for San Diego museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
8
1-10
11
11-25
5
26-100
11
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
19
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
10
$5M to $25M
8
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in San Diego

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Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$36.7m
Assets
$100.2m
Employees
247
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Timken Museum of Art

The Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, run by the Putnam Foundation, offers free educational programs for the public.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$56.2m
Employees
26
EIN
95-6037070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region's foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$161.0m
Employees
65
EIN
95-1855640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Museum of Art

To collect, preserve, interpret and display the finest works of Art that men and women have created throughout time for the benefit of the broadest conceivable audience. To inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of Art.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$78.9m
Employees
125
EIN
95-1696715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mingei International

Mingei Museum showcases 'art of the people' from around the world, featuring handcrafted objects with timeless beauty and simplicity.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$66.9m
Employees
62
EIN
23-7433357
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Air and Space Museum

Preserve..inspire..educate..celebrate!preserve significant artifacts of Air and Space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
85
EIN
95-2253027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New Childrens Museum

An arts-based children's museum in San Diego stimulating imagination, creativity, and critical thinking through inventive experiences with contemporary art.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
109
EIN
95-3619583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reuben H Fleet Science Center

San Diego's Reuben H Fleet Science Center connects everyone to the power of science through interactive exhibits and traveling exhibitions.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
146
EIN
95-6066250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maritime Museum Association of San Diego

San Diego Maritime Museum restores and operates historic vessels, including the world's oldest active ship, welcoming 62k visitors annually.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
57
EIN
95-2130325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum's mission is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present and future of the automobile through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
15
EIN
33-0147359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Photographic Arts

Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego showcases lens-based media, inspiring audiences through presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
54
EIN
95-2889390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Us

Museum of Us inspires human connections by exploring the human experience, located in San Diego's Balboa Park on Kumeyaay ancestral homelands.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
29
EIN
95-1709290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicano Park Museum And Cultural Center

Chicano Park Museum And Cultural Center curates art and exhibits that reflect Chicano history and culture in San Diego, CA.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3767549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation operates the Marine Corps Aviation Museum with the support of the foundation. The museum houses 48 historical marine corps aircraft, most of which are displayed for free to the general public.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
1
EIN
33-0345440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oceanside Museum of Art

OMA is a regional art museum in Oceanside, CA that promotes the study, appreciation and understanding of art, with a focus on regional art.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
24
EIN
33-0653905
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego

ICA San Diego advances regional contemporary art and artists while fostering cultural equity. It's a living laboratory of experimental art and learning opening September 2021.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
45
EIN
95-1816068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum (SDCDM)

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing hands-on educational exhibits and programs focusing on science, art, and world cultures for over 100,000 visitors including children, families and school groups annually.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
37
EIN
33-0912735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego History Center

Preserving San Diego's history, educating and enriching the community, and fostering civic pride with exhibitions and collections.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
26
EIN
95-1728991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Model Railroad Museum preserves American rail heritage through miniature representations, education programs and research library.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
33
EIN
95-3522268
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum preserves the history and heritage of Chinese-Americans in San Diego, educates people in Chinese-American history, and features special exhibits and lectures in addition to its permanent exhibits.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
7
EIN
33-0179740
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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