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Washington DC museums

There are 191museums in the greater Washington DCmetro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro museumsemploy 10,922 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of museums in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Museums
191
$2,650,142,171
History museums
82
$325,559,348
Art museums
17
$310,354,223
Science and technology museums
11
$48,452,581
Children's museums
8
$57,737,267
Natural history and sciences museums
6
$1,877,231,038
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Job trends for Washington DC museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
39
1-10
21
11-25
11
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
1
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Sizes of museums in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
50
$250k to $1M
28
$1M to $5M
21
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
3
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Directory of museums in Washington DC

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National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The National Gallery of Art preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
Revenue
$250.9m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
942
EIN
53-6001666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA)

The Army Historical Foundation was established in 1983 as a member-based, publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American Soldier.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
41
EIN
52-1367225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM)

USHMM is a history museum in Washington, DC whose mission is: USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Revenue
$193.1m
Assets
$889.8m
Employees
513
EIN
52-1309391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Building Museum

National Building Museum promotes education and engagement in architecture, engineering, and construction through innovative exhibitions and programs, inspiring a sustainable and equitable future.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1050999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Phillips Collection

Oldest US modern art museum, with permanent and special exhibitions, educational programs, and digital engagement. Located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$127.8m
Employees
269
EIN
53-0204620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund preserves and commemorates American law enforcement while promoting officer safety and wellness.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$137.1m
Employees
54
EIN
52-1382926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Museum of Women in the Arts

NMWA collects and elevates the achievements of women artists from all nationalities and educates the public on their outstanding accomplishments.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$172.1m
Employees
58
EIN
52-1238810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smithsonian Institution (SI)

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.
Revenue
$1.9b
Assets
$7.2b
Employees
7,170
EIN
53-0206027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

The Alliance's mission is to enhance the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy and service.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
44
EIN
53-0205889
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation preserves and promulgates the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps and educates all Americans in its virtues.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$116.9m
Employees
66
EIN
26-0803466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens

To delight and engage visitors with an experience inspired by the life of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$309.6m
Employees
153
EIN
52-6080752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Children's Museum

National Childrens Museum inspires children to care about and change the world through hands-on STEAM exhibits and programs.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
65
EIN
23-7423491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Planet Word

Planet Word is a Museum that inspires and renews a love of words, Language, and reading through unique, immersive learning experiences.
Revenue
$41.8m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
46
EIN
46-4894732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kid Museum

Kid Museum engages children in STEAM education through hands-on learning experiences with innovative programs in the D.C. Metro area.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
58
EIN
45-4070908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Spy Museum

The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events.
Revenue
$29.0m
Assets
$140.0m
Employees
228
EIN
46-1479450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon preserves his estate, educates visitors about his legacy, and showcases ongoing restoration efforts by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Revenue
$62.3m
Assets
$332.6m
Employees
661
EIN
54-0564701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Archives Foundation

The National Archives Foundation is an independent that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country's heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
47
EIN
52-1792608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Womens History Museum (NWHM)

The National Women's History Museum educates, inspires, empowers and shapes the future by integrating women's distinctive history into the culture and history of the United States.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$874.1k
Employees
13
EIN
54-1801426
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Children's Museums

ACM champions children's museums globally, prioritizing playful learning and a healthy, safe, and equitable future for all children.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
15
EIN
95-4087882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works

To support conservation education and career development, and to apply the expertise of the profession in addressing the nation's artistic, cultural, and historic.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7424418
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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