Museums
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 712110 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Art galleries (except retail)
- Planetariums
- Art museums
- Science or technology museums
- Halls of fame
- Wax museums
Which code does this activity belong in?
Museums preserve and exhibit objects of historical, cultural, and educational value, such as art, science, technology, and wax exhibits, as well as planetariums and halls of fame. Historical Sites are classified separately, as are Zoos and Botanical Gardens, which focus on living organisms rather than preserved objects. Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, which emphasize outdoor environments and natural features, are also classified elsewhere.