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California natural history museums

There are 31natural history and sciences museums in California. Combined, these Californiannatural history museumsemploy 1,474 people, earn more than $168 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Natural history museums by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
7
$80,755,691
San Francisco
4
$72,685,185
Santa Maria
3
$9,837,960
San Diego
2
$0
Salinas
2
$1,582,322
Bakersfield
2
$400,190
Santa Rosa
1
$142,122
Santa Cruz
1
$1,117,680
San Jose
1
$830,168
Riverside
1
$1,000
Showing 10 of 13metros

Job trends for California natural history museums

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3
1-10
4
11-25
7
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of natural history museums in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
12
$250k to $1M
4
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of natural history museums in California

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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$71.5m
Assets
$761.1m
Employees
658
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)

The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for the natural and cultural worlds. They protect over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.
Revenue
$78.7m
Assets
$377.5m
Employees
470
EIN
95-6132185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Inspires awe for nature and connects communities. Two sites: Mission Creek and Sea Center. Over 50k served in 2019.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$88.9m
Employees
179
EIN
95-1643378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology

Public paleontology museum in Claremont, CA expanding knowledge of history of life through scientific research, exploration and education.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
13
EIN
95-3366309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Randall Museum Friends

Randall Museum Friends advocates for and raises funds to support interactive science and art programs in San Francisco.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
39
EIN
94-6093483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Inspiring stewardship of the natural world through educational programs and exhibits focused on the natural and cultural history of Santa Cruz.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
17
EIN
94-2427733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a natural history or sciences museum in Palo Alto, CA whose mission is: Supporting and enhancing a science education facility engaging children in nature and science.
Revenue
$830.2k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
4
EIN
77-0296155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Nature Art Museum

Wildling Museum: Inspiring conservation through art; running exhibitions, classes, and lectures in Solvang, CA.
Revenue
$853.3k
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
7
EIN
77-0470520
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove

The Museum Foundation inspires conservation and learning through exhibits, education programs, and outdoor science opportunities for all ages in Pacific Grove.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
21
EIN
32-0268455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California

Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California is a natural history or sciences museum in Altadena, CA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2430082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Discovertorium Science and Humankind Museum

An interactive science and humanity museum in Rancho Cucamonga, CA that engages visitors through hands-on exhibits and programs.
Revenue
$1,000
Assets
$28.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0800904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation

The San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation provides science education services to over 6,000 students and 4,000 members of the public. The organization is located in Chowchilla, California.
Revenue
$118.4k
Assets
$115.2k
Employees
10
EIN
77-0436217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Imperial Valley Desert Museum Society

Imperial Valley Desert Museum Society promotes and maintains the museum and information center while offering education programs in archaeology and paleontology.
Revenue
$183.8k
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
12
EIN
23-7364621
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Sailing Science Center

San Francisco Sailing Science Center educates through exhibits, videos, and podcasts while developing new exhibits to showcase water waves, energy conservation, and more.
Revenue
$85.3k
Assets
$108.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3631165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Antelope Society

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution / Antelope Society is a natural history or sciences museum in Lancaster, CA that was founded in 1973.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0351609
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History

Educates the public about natural history with exhibits, hosting special events and summer school programs. Located in Bakersfield, CA.
Revenue
$189.1k
Assets
$968.5k
Employees
6
EIN
77-0401050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maturango Museum

Maturango Museum promotes appreciation of natural and cultural history of Northern Mojave Desert through exhibits, tours, and events.
Revenue
$211.0k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
17
EIN
95-2232881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Shoshone Museum Association

The Shoshone Museum Association preserves local & natural history and operates the museum & gift shop for educational purposes.
Revenue
$57.9k
Assets
$502.9k
Employees
0
EIN
33-0290135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal History Museum

Animal History Museum is a natural history or sciences museum in Pasadena, CA that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2530183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange County Museum Coalition

Orange County Museum Coalition is a natural history or sciences museum in Laguna Niguel, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3273923
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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