42 Trending Community Museum Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Community Museum Business

A community museum is an exhibition and gathering space for specific identity groups or geographic areas. Museums not only provide a sense and place for celebrating collective heritage, they are also a profitable economic activity.

If you know about a particular community and its economic activities, you can start a museum.

Looking for some examples of a community museum business?

Interested in case studies of a successful community museum business? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. Facing History and Ourselves

Empowering teachers & students to think critically about history & to understand the impact of their choices.

Website traffic: 560K/month

2. Western Wyoming Community College

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4. National WWI Museum and Memorial

America’s official World War I museum and memorial, located in Kansas City, Mo. Home to the most comprehensive collection of WWI objects in the world.

Website traffic: 140K/month

5. Museum of Pop Culture

MoPOP is home to the world

Website traffic: 210K/month

6. Home: Japan Society

Explore Japan and its culture in New York City through art exhibitions, dance, theater, film, family programs, language classes, sake tastings, and much, much more.

Website traffic: 90K/month

7. The Walt Disney Family Museum

The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco.

Website traffic: 100K/month

8. MoAD Museum of African Diaspora

9. NMWA

Located in Washington, D.C., The National Museum of Women in the Arts the world's only major art museum solely dedicated to championing women artists.

Website traffic: 70K/month

10. Orlando Science Center

Visit Orlando's popular and exciting science museum for all ages. Orlando Science Center features exhibits, live programming, theaters, events, and more!

Website traffic: 110K/month

11. Glenbow Museum

Current Exhibitions and News at Glenbow Museum

12. Smithsonian Fellowships and Internships

13. Merchants Bank: Community Bank in MN and WI

Whether you’re starting a family, managing a business or nearing retirement, Merchants Bank has solutions to fit your individual situation.

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15. Wisconsin's Natural History Museum

As Wisconsin's natural history museum, MPM inspires curiosity, excites minds, and increases desire to preserve our world's natural and cultural diversity.

Website traffic: 110K/month

16. National Museums Liverpool

17. MASS MoCA

Website traffic: 80K/month

18. Museums Association

Inclusive, participatory and sustainable museums at the heart of their communities. Our vision for museums.

Website traffic: 120K/month

19. Semtribe

Seminole Tribe of Florida official homepage is dedicated to the rich history, culture, and services of the Florida Seminole Indians.

20. Louis Armstrong Home Museum

Louis Armstrong was one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world when he chose the working-class neighborhood of Corona, Queens to be his home.

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22. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Where Science, Nature and Fun Make History.

24. MAH

Experience interactive exhibitions and hands-on events at the MAH. Become part of the Santa Cruz County creative community.

25. Artis—Naples

Artis—Naples. Home of the Naples Philharmonic and The Baker Museum. Artis—Naples is the premier center for the arts in Southwest Florida. Artis—Naples produces more than 300 concerts, art exhibitions and educational events each year.

26. La Habra, CA

27. San Diego History Center

The San Diego History Center tells the diverse story of our region – past, present and future – educating and enriching our community, preserving our history and fostering civic pride.

28. MyCommunity

My Community is a simple way to find all the latest tools, tips and ideas to make your community a brilliant place to live.

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31. National Building Museum |

The National Building Museum welcomes visitors to experience stories about the world we design and build through exhibitions, public programs, and more.

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33. Elmhurst, IL

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35. Oregon Historical Society

36. The Bronx Museum of the Arts

37. Town of High River

Municipal website for the town of High River, Alberta, Canada. Find information on community services, business opportunities, current events, and more.

38. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

39. Vanderbilt Museum

Visit us for a variety of events & programs including mansion tours, laser light shows, summer night dances, car shows, school programs & more. Visit today!

40. John F. Kennedy University

Earn a degree at John F. Kennedy University, a graduate university with programs including Law, Psychology, Health Education, and Innovation & Creative Technology.

41. Makah Tribe

Spectacular Neah Bay, Washington: home to the Makah Tribe since time immemorial. Explore attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, tribal history and more.

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