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Seattle museums

There are 96museums in the greater Seattlemetro area, including the cities of Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Lakewood, Redmond, Renton, and Tacoma. Combined, these Seattle metro museumsemploy 2,035 people, earn more than $215 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of museums in Seattle

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
96
$214,505,481
History museums
37
$20,362,840
Art museums
17
$75,820,116
Science and technology museums
7
$83,075,534
Children's museums
4
$14,425,650
Natural history and sciences museums
3
$3,060,323
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Job trends for Seattle museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
15
1-10
16
11-25
7
26-100
12
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of museums in Seattle

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
26
$250k to $1M
11
$1M to $5M
12
$5M to $25M
9
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of museums in Seattle

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Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center inspires curiosity and fuels passion for informal science learning through digital programs and in-person camps.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$42.7m
Employees
288
EIN
91-0750867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MoPOP

MoPOP inspires creative expression through immersive experiences that connect communities, with educational programs and engaging exhibitions in Seattle.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$146.2m
Employees
156
EIN
91-1626784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Henry Gallery Association

The Henry Gallery Association engages audiences with bold exhibitions, 28,000+ art objects, and education programs in contemporary art. Located in Seattle.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
67
EIN
23-7052537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of History and Industry

Mohai collects and shares diverse stories of Seattle and the Puget Sound region, inspiring individuals and communities through innovative education.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
70
EIN
91-0513034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Glass

Museum of Glass ignites creativity and discovery through hands-on workshops, artist residencies, and educational programs while promoting accessibility and honoring local Indigenous histories.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
84
EIN
91-1669422
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum connects art to life with global collections, exhibitions, installations, and programs promoting and cultivating the fine arts.
Revenue
$30.0m
Assets
$418.4m
Employees
380
EIN
91-0640788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Imagine Children's Museum

Imagine Childrens Museum offers playful and interactive learning experiences through exhibits, programs, and events to inspire children's love for learning.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$37.6m
Employees
74
EIN
94-3153591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Nordic Museum

National Nordic Museum celebrates and shares Nordic culture through events and exhibits in Seattle, WA.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$48.8m
Employees
48
EIN
91-1107537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world with over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozen of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library.
Revenue
$65.3m
Assets
$372.3m
Employees
259
EIN
91-0785826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lemay - America's Car Museum (ACM)

LeMay - America's Car Museum (ACM) is educational institution dedicated to preserve and interpret the history and technology of the automobile and its influence on American culture.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$51.2m
Employees
61
EIN
91-1867848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kidsquest Children's Museum

KidsQuest Children's Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum that encourages learning through play with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
59
EIN
91-1828830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wing Luke Museum

The Wing Luke Museum connects everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity. The museum is located in Seattle, WA.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
55
EIN
91-6067431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Railway Museum

Northwest Railway Museum offers experiential living history programs and operates historic train stations, promoting the significance of railroads in development.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
22
EIN
91-6054975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greentrike

Greentrike champions play and provides expertise in expanded learning opportunities for children and youth in Pierce County, WA.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
90
EIN
94-3036465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bellevue Arts Museum

Bellevue Arts Museum: Center for PNW's art, craft & design exploration with free admission to 10 exhibitions including family-friendly programs.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
80
EIN
91-6028261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest African American Museum

NAAM documents, exhibits, and celebrates African American culture in Seattle/northwest. Pandemic closure in 2022; engaged in virtual educational programs.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
15
EIN
76-0835379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum

Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum showcases operational vintage military technology with educational programming and year-round events in Severett, WA.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$61.1m
Employees
0
EIN
82-2836435
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

The logging museum at the Mt. Rainier Railroad seeks to tell the stories of the men, women and sometimes families that called railroad logging camps home in the early to mid 1900's.
Revenue
$907.6k
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
21
EIN
91-6060485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

History Ink

The organization's primary purpose is to create a comprehensive and accurate database of over 150 years of Washington State history, available to the public via www.historylink.org.
Revenue
$757.5k
Assets
$798.0k
Employees
7
EIN
91-1872538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harbor History Museum

Harbor History Museum restores and preserves the Shenandoah, provides educational outreach, and is located in Gig Harbor, WA.
Revenue
$845.5k
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
10
EIN
23-7440330
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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