Industries in the Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions subsector engage in the preservation and exhibition of objects, sites, and natural wonders of historical, cultural, and/or educational value.
7121 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
71211 Museums
See industry description for 712110 below.
712110 Museums
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of
objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value.
Illustrative Examples:
Art galleries (except retail); Planetariums; Art museums; Science or technology museums; Halls
of fame; Wax museums.
Learn about operating an Art Gallery or an Art School Museum.
Cross-References.
- Commercial art galleries primarily engaged in selling art objects are classified in Industry 453920, Art Dealers.
71212 Historical Sites
See industry description for 712120 below.
712120 Historical Sites
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of
sites, buildings, forts, or communities that describe events or persons of particular
historical interest. Archeological sites, battlefields, historical ships, and pioneer villages
are included in this industry.
71213 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
See industry description for 712130 below.
712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of
live plant and animal life displays.
Illustrative Examples:
Aquariums; Wild animal parks; Arboreta; Zoological gardens; Aviaries.
71219 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
See industry description for 712190 below.
712190 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of
natural areas or settings.
Illustrative Examples:
Bird or wildlife sanctuaries; Natural wonder (e.g., cavern, waterfall) tourist attractions;
Conservation areas; Nature centers or preserves; National parks.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating commercial hunting or fishing preserves (e.g., game farms) are classified in Industry 114210, Hunting and Trapping.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
