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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Museums and Historical Sites
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Museums and Historical Sites:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.
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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Museums and Historical Sites industry include:- Increasing digital engagement and virtual tours
- Focus on diversity and inclusivity in exhibitions
- Growth in government and private funding for cultural preservation
- Rise of interactive and immersive experiences
- Impact of climate change on site preservation
- Enhanced community involvement and educational programs
- Shift towards sustainability in operations
- Adoption of advanced technologies for artifact restoration and conservation
- Growing emphasis on accessibility for all visitors
- Expansion of revenue streams through merchandising and licensing partnerships
- Challenges related to pandemic recovery and visitor safety
- Escalating competition from alternative entertainment options
- Influence of social media on visitor engagement and marketing strategies
- Importance of local and international collaborations for exhibitions and research
- VarChar trend toward storytelling and narrative-driven displays
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Museums and Historical Sites industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.| Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Admissions To Cultural Institutions |
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Traveling Exhibits |
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Guided Tours And Educative Services |
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School Visits, Children's Parties, And Similar Children's Programs |
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Membership Services |
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Meals And Beverages, Prepared And Served Or Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption |
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Rental Of Non-Residential Space In Buildings Or Other Facilities |
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Resale Of Merchandise |
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U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Museums and Historical Sites company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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| Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Museums and Historical Sites industry is performing. | |
| Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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| Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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| Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Museums and Historical Sites measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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| Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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| Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Management Occupations | 11% | Order at top of page |
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| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 5% | |||
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 9% | |||
| Business Operations Specialists | 7% | |||
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 14% | |||
| Librarians, Curators, and Archivists | 9% | |||
| Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians | 9% | |||
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 5% | |||
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 19% | |||
| Tour and Travel Guides | 8% | |||
| Tour and Travel Guides | 8% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 8% | |||
| Retail Sales Workers | 6% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 13% | |||
| Information and Record Clerks | 5% | |||
Museums and Historical Sites Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Museums and Historical Sites industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Museums and Historical Sites industry and adjacent sectors:| Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
| Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Museums and Historical Sites industry. |
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Latest Industry News
- Fond du Lac Public Library Experience Passes can get you free access to 11 regional attractions - The Public Library's new Experience Passes offer free admission to the Milwaukee zoo, regional museums and more. (07/08/2025)
- History Hunt takes downtown Oyster Bay - History will be uncovered in downtown Oyster Bay through the Long Island History Hunt, which challenges participants to take selfies in historic locations (07/07/2025)
- St. Augustine Black History Museum moves closer to reality with $1 million from state - The county-backed initiative was selected by a special task force to establish the state's official Black History museum. (07/07/2025)
- See private gardens and historic sites in Canandaigua this summer - Tickets are on sale online for the Ontario County Historical Society's Garden & Historic Building Tour on July 12. (07/05/2025)
- Türkiye's Denizli extends summer hours for museums, ancient sites - Denizli, in southwestern Türkiye, is famous for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. It is home to notable sites like Pamukkale's (07/04/2025)
- RAF Museum Putting Thousands of Historical Pieces on Display for First Time - The Royal Air Force Museum is working to move over 50,000 historical pieces to a location in the English Midlands. (07/03/2025)
- Historical sites tell Manatee County's story - The clerk’s office manages four historical sites within Manatee County: Manatee Village Historical Park, Palmetto Historical Park, the Florida Maritime Museum and the Manatee County Agricultural Museum. The department also manages the Manatee County Historical Library and the digital collection of historical records. (07/02/2025)
- Historic Sites Preserve and Promote Industrial Heritage - Today, Lowell National Historical Park includes several restored buildings and a variety of exhibits, in addition to canal boats and trolleys that transport visitors. The highlight is the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, which is housed in a red brick factory built in 1836. (06/30/2025)
- Experience Free Admission To Minnesota’s Historic Sites This June - Mark your calendars for June 28th when 17 Minnesota Historical sites, including the Oliver Kelley Farm, open their doors for free, inviting families to step back into history. (06/27/2025)
- Visalia Heritage launching $6M campaign to transform historic depot into city museum - The signing will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the landmark Visalia building at 207 E. Oak Ave. (06/24/2025)
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