Museum of Mathematics

What Museum of Mathematics does

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), operating as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, is North America's only museum dedicated solely to mathematics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manhattan, MoMath delivers an interactive exhibit experience built around hands-on installations (e.g., square-wheeled tricycle, fractal explorations, robotics), gallery exhibitions in the Composite Gallery, and public programming such as Math Encounters and Family Fridays. The core technology is the proprietary collection of physical exhibits and educator-led curricula, supported by online program delivery and an extensive video library.

MoMath serves a broad audience spanning families, K-12 school groups (including Title I schools with free access), mathematically gifted students, senior citizens, and corporate/private event clients. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: walk-in and online ticket sales for general admission ($20-30 introductory), annual memberships, field trip bookings, private and corporate event rentals, summer camp (Transformations), after-school gifted programs (Expansions, Extensions), private tutoring, and a retail shop (Additions). Revenue is further diversified through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships (Simons Foundation, Two Sigma, ADP Foundation), and public funding (NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, City Council). In 2026, the museum relocated from 11 East 26th Street to a doubled-space permanent facility at 635 Sixth Avenue in Chelsea, and elevated Dr. Manjul Bhargava, 2014 Fields Medalist, to the inaugural role of First President.

Name

Museum of Mathematics

Legal name

National Museum of Mathematics

Website

https://momath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MoMath is North America's only museum dedicated solely to mathematics, operating a hands-on interactive exhibit experience in Manhattan for families, K-12 schools, gifted students, and corporate event clients, funded through admissions, memberships, and philanthropic sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Museum & Mathematics Education

NAICS

Museums (71211), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & Technology Museums (THAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA), Problem-Solving & Enrichment Classes (Non-competition) (EDAMAEAB), Family, Kids & Education Fairs (MPAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Mathematics education
• Interactive exhibits
• Science museum
• K-12 field trips
• Math enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. General Admission: Revenue from visitor admission fees for museum access. Special introductory pricing offered at $30 for adults and $20 for youth/students/senors, with standard pricing higher.
2. Membership Program: Annual memberships offering unlimited visits and special perks. Members receive free general admission and access to member-only events.
3. Event Rentals and Private Events: Corporate events, team building, birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, and gala rentals. Custom-designed mathematical experiences for private gatherings.
4. Summer Camp (Transformations): Week-long summer program for grades 1-9 exploring mathematical concepts through interactive sessions and creative projects.
5. Private Tutoring: One-on-one math tutoring for grades K-12 with certified educators, available in-person or online.
6. Video Recordings: Online event recordings available for purchase; free for members, small fee for non-members.
7. Retail Shop: Online shop (Additions) selling mathematical gifts, books, puzzles, origami paper, and educational materials.
8. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and institutional sponsorships/memberships from corporations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) operates North America's only museum devoted entirely to mathematics, delivering hands-on interactive exhibits, educational programs, and events for visitors ages 2 to 102 at its Manhattan location. The museum offers general admission, memberships, K-12 field trips, traveling exhibitions, summer camps, gifted student programs, private tutoring, birthday parties, corporate event rentals, and an online retail shop (Additions). Revenue is generated through admissions, memberships, donations, sponsorships, program fees, and retail sales.

Product overview

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) is a single-site physical museum institution offering a unified portfolio of interactive mathematical exhibits and educational programs. The core offering is general admission access to hands-on exhibits, supplemented by field trip programs, traveling exhibitions (Math Midway 2 Go), and educational programs including summer camp (Transformations), gifted programs (Expansions, Extensions), Senior Sessions, and birthday parties. Additional offerings include volunteer programs (Integrators, ROOT), fellowships (Centroid, Functions Facilitator), young patrons group (Unit Circle), gallery exhibitions (Composite), public presentations (Math Encounters, Family Fridays), annual festivals (NYC Math Festival), conferences (MOVES), online video recordings, and private tutoring. The museum generates revenue through admissions, memberships, donations, and event rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Museum Admission Physical museum admission tickets providing access to interactive mathematical exhibits and galleries at MoMath's Manhattan location, with special introductory pricing of $30 for adults and $20 for youth/students/seniors.
• Field Trips (K-12) Educator-led math sessions for school groups from pre-K through 12th grade, available in-person at the museum, online via Zoom, or as in-school workshops. Title I schools eligible for free programs.
• Math Midway 2 Go (MM2GO) MoMath's traveling suite of six interactive mathematical exhibits available for presentation at schools, community centers, science festivals, and libraries to extend the museum's reach beyond its physical location.
• Transformations Summer Camp Week-long summer program for students in grades 1-9 exploring mathematical concepts through interactive educator-led sessions and creative projects, with full-day (9am-3pm) and extended-day (until 5pm) options.
• Expansions (Gifted Math Program) After-school gifted math program for mathematically-talented students in grades 1-12 in NYC, covering advanced topics not in standard curriculum through small-group mixed-age instruction.
• Extensions (Online Math Enrichment) Monthly online math enrichment program for mathematically-precocious students in grades 6-12 across the country and around the world, taught by MoMath's expert education staff.
• Senior Sessions 45-minute interactive recreational math activities for senior citizens and mature adults, led by MoMath education staff, providing engagement for mature learners.
• Birthday Parties Customized math-themed birthday party experiences for children and adults at MoMath, featuring interactive exhibits and museum exploration with over 40 interactive exhibit options.
• Private Tutoring One-on-one math tutoring for grades K-12 with certified educators who have extensive experience teaching students online and in the classroom, available in-person or online.
• Math Encounters Monthly public presentation series held on the first or second Wednesday, featuring engaging mathematical topics and speakers for the general public.
• NYC Math Festival Annual outdoor mathematics festival featuring hours of mathematical activities, entertainment, and presentations from presenters worldwide, organized by MoMath.
• MOVES Conference Biennial mathematics conference hosted by MoMath focusing on recreational mathematics and puzzles, attracting math enthusiasts and researchers.
• Online Event Recordings Video recordings of MoMath events, presentations, and program sessions available for purchase online, or free for museum members.
• Additions Online Shop Online e-commerce shop at shop.momath.org selling mathematical gifts, books, puzzles, Geometiles, Rubik's Cubes, origami paper, and educational materials related to mathematics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ visitors since opening in 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• Julia Robinson Mathematics FestivalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for joint programs; Mark Saul (Senior Scientist at Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival) presents activities at MoMath events.
• OrigamiUSAnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for origami programs and exhibitions. Wendy Zeichner (Executive Director of OrigamiUSA) and Charlene Morrow (Board Chair) co-curated Math Unfolded exhibition.
• Dazzling Discoveries STEM Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGodwyn Morris (Director) leads Engineering with Paper sessions at MoMath events.
• Living MathsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Sherman (Chief Imagination Officer) hosts Brainteaser Kahoot sessions at MoMath.
• Washington Square HotelminorOthersPartner hotel for MoMath conference visitors (2026 World Cup period). Located 12-16 minutes from museum.
• Freehand New YorkminorOthersPartner hotel for MoMath conference visitors (2026 World Cup period). Located 10-15 minutes from museum.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Children's Museum of Manhattan: NYC-based children's museum with hands-on exhibits and K-12 programs. Comparable family and school audience overlap and Manhattan tourist footprint, though subject scope differs (early childhood learning broadly vs. math).
• Exploratorium: San Francisco-based hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits and STEM education programming. Closest analog in model: ticket-paid physical museum built entirely around interactive, exhibit-driven science engagement rather than collections.
• Museum of Science, Boston: Large hands-on science museum with exhibits, live presentations, school programs, and a traveling exhibition program. Comparable operating model, scale, and educational programming structure.
• Liberty Science Center: Interactive science center in NJ serving the NYC metro with hands-on STEM exhibits, school field trips, and family programming. Comparable scale, audience, and exhibit-driven engagement model.
• Science Museum of Minnesota: Hands-on science museum with exhibit floor, school programs, and traveling exhibits. Operates a similar ticket-paid museum + outreach hybrid model in a single metropolitan market.
• New York Hall of Science: NYC-based hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits and K-12 programming. Direct geographic and category peer, though its subject scope is broader (science generally rather than mathematics specifically).

Emerging players

• Brilliant: Online STEM/math learning platform with interactive problem-solving content. Comparable to MoMath's online Extensions and math-as-fun positioning, though delivered as a subscription app rather than as a museum experience.
• Art of Problem Solving: Math enrichment and competition-prep education company with online courses and textbooks. Partial overlap with MoMath's Expansions and Extensions gifted math programs, but delivered digitally rather than through physical exhibits.

Others

• Khan Academy: Free online math and STEM education platform with global reach. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; overlaps with MoMath's mission of making math accessible and with online Extensions in subject matter.

Broad incumbents

• American Museum of Natural History: Iconic NYC science museum with much larger scale, broader subject coverage, and a recommended-pay admissions policy. Competes for the same family, tourist, and school-group audience in NYC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/momath1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/museumofmathematics
• Facebookfacebook.com/momath1
• Instagraminstagram.com/momath1
• TikToktiktok.com/@momath314
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/museum-of-mathematics

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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