Number of Museums Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
7,106
museums businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The museums industry has grown 39.5% since 2000 (from 5,094 to 7,106 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 7,106 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+4.4%).
- •Employment: 153,957 workers in 2023 (42.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 77%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,106 | 7,583 | 153,957 | 5.3% | 5.0% | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 7,087 | 7,563 | 142,931 | 7.7% | 4.2% | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 6,791 | 7,262 | 120,485 | 5.6% | 6.6% | -28.4% |
| 2020 | 6,833 | 7,299 | 160,483 | 5.1% | 5.2% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,808 | 7,295 | 160,042 | 5.0% | 3.6% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,708 | 7,200 | 157,762 | 4.2% | 3.4% | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 6,635 | 7,122 | 155,078 | 4.6% | 4.0% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 6,652 | 7,132 | 150,820 | 5.0% | 3.9% | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 6,584 | 7,061 | 145,788 | 4.8% | 3.8% | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 6,519 | 6,984 | 142,607 | 4.4% | 4.1% | +2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.