NAICSNational Industry

NAICS 712110Museums

National Industry · North American Industry Classification System (2022)

Where 712110 sits

  1. 71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  2. 712 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
  3. 7121 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
  4. 71211 Museums
  5. 712110 Museums

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value.

Example activities

  • art galleries (except retail)
  • planetariums
  • art museums
  • science or technology museums
  • halls of fame
  • wax museums

Cross-references for 712110

  • Establishments primarily engaged as independent museum exhibit designers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of historical sites are classified in Industry 712120, Historical Sites; and
  • Commercial art galleries primarily engaged in selling art objects are classified in Industry 459920, Art Dealers.

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