Everhart Museum Natural Histry

What Everhart Museum Natural Histry does

The Everhart Museum is an independent nonprofit natural-history, science, and art museum founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart and located in a historic three-story building within Nay Aug Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The institution serves Northeastern Pennsylvania residents, families, students, educators, and cultural tourists, offering free or low-cost access to permanent galleries featuring 700+ bird specimens, fossils, rocks and minerals, the Dorflinger Glass collection, American folk art, and Works on Paper, supplemented by rotating special exhibitions.

Its core offerings include general admission, an annual membership program structured in four tiers ($25–$100/year) with NARM and ROAM reciprocal benefits at over 1,000 museums, a donations and planned-giving program, summer camps and educational workshops, and a diversified events calendar. Underlying technology is conventional for the sector: a Shopify-powered e-commerce and ticketing platform, a website CMS, and standard museum collections-management and display systems. Partnerships with NASA/Smithsonian (Hubble traveling exhibition through October 2026), the Dorflinger Factory Museum, and several local family donors underpin recent gallery and programming expansion.

The business model is event-driven and community-focused. Revenue is generated through admissions, membership subscriptions, one-time donations, planned giving (bequests, gift annuities, stock, real estate), event tickets, and program fees. Go-to-market relies on the physical Scranton location, a Shopify storefront, social media (Facebook, Instagram), the monthly Everhart Insider newsletter, and reciprocal network distribution. CEO Timothy L. Holmes leads a 9-person staff.

Name

Everhart Museum Natural Histry

Legal name

Everhart Museum

Website

https://everhart-museum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Everhart Museum is a 1908-founded nonprofit natural-history, science, and art museum in Scranton, PA serving Northeastern Pennsylvania families, students, and cultural tourists through permanent collections, rotating exhibitions, education programs, memberships, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Institution / Museum Services

NAICS

Museums (71211), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural History Museums (THAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Museum, Zoo & Attraction Gift Shops (CRALAJAG)

Keywords

• Natural history museum
• Cultural exhibitions
• Educational programs
• Art galleries
• Museum membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership program offering free admission, reduced program rates, and reciprocal benefits through NARM and ROAM networks with over 1,000 museums. Tiers include Individual ($30), Senior/Student ($25), Family ($45), and Insider ($100).
2. General Admission: Ticket sales for museum entry and special exhibitions.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible contributions supporting museum operations, collections, and educational programs.
4. Event Tickets and Programs: Revenue from special events including summer camps, yoga classes, fashion shows, and cultural programs.
5. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests, tribute gifts, stock donations, charitable gift annuities, real estate gifts, and endowments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Everhart Museum operates a natural history, science, and art museum in Scranton, PA, offering public access to permanent galleries (Rocks and Minerals, Fossil, Bird, Dorflinger Glass, Folk Art, Founder's, Works on Paper), rotating special exhibitions, educational programs (summer camps, guided experiences, toolkits), social events, and membership programs with reciprocal network access. The museum sells admission tickets, memberships, event registrations, and accepts donations and planned gifts.

Product overview

The Everhart Museum is a natural history, science, and art museum offering a unified portfolio of visitor experiences, membership programs, educational offerings, and special events. Core offerings include general admission to permanent Natural History and Science Galleries (Rocks and Minerals, Fossil, and Bird galleries) and Arts and Humanities Galleries (Dorflinger Glass, Founder's, Folk Art, and Works on Paper), supplemented by rotating special exhibitions like 'Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe' and 'The Office Exhibition'. The museum sells tickets and memberships (Individual, Family, Insider tiers), accepts donations, and hosts events including summer camps, social gatherings, and educational programs. The museum has been enlightening Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Museum General Admission General admission tickets to the Everhart Museum for public access to galleries, natural history collections, and special exhibitions; available on-site and online.
• Museum Membership Program Annual membership program offering free general admission, reduced program rates, and reciprocal benefits through NARM and ROAM networks with over 1,000 museums across North America. Tiers include Individual ($30), Senior/Student ($25), Family ($45), and Insider ($100).
• Donations to the Everhart Museum Tax-deductible charitable donations supporting museum collections, educational programs, and community enrichment.
• Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe Exhibition Special traveling exhibition developed by NASA and the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit Service, featuring scale models of telescopes and hands-on experiences showcasing Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope imagery.
• The Office Exhibition Special exhibition featuring set replicas, memorabilia, and artifacts from the television series 'The Office'.
• America 250: We the People Exhibition Exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
• Natural History and Science Galleries Permanent galleries featuring the Rocks and Minerals Gallery, Fossil Gallery, and Bird Gallery with over 700 preserved bird specimens, fossils, taxidermy, and educational exhibits.
• Arts and Humanities Galleries Permanent galleries including the Dorflinger Glass Gallery, Founder's Gallery, Folk Art Gallery, and Works on Paper Gallery, showcasing art, cultural heritage, and folk art collections.
• Everhart Explorers Summer Camp Week-long summer camp program for children offering museum exploration, educational activities, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Guided Experiences Guided museum tours and educational experiences led by museum staff for visitors, school groups, and educational outings.
• Museum Adventure Toolkits Exploration kits for self-guided museum adventures providing hands-on learning activities for children and families.
• Everhart Uncorked Adult social event featuring wine tasting and museum access.
• Farm to Table 2026 Annual farm-to-table dining experience hosted at the museum.
• Planned Giving Program Legacy giving program offering bequests, tribute gifts, gifts of stock, charitable gift annuities, gifts of real estate, and endowments as long-term support for the museum.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNASA collaborated with the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit Service to develop the Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe traveling exhibition, which is on view at the Everhart through October 18, 2026. The exhibition features scale models of telescopes and hands-on experiences showcasing Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope imagery.
• Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered to bring the Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe traveling exhibition to the Everhart Museum, featuring NASA-developed content and interactive experiences.
• Dorflinger Factory MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDorflinger Factory Museum President, CEO, and Founder Jim Asselstine and Curator Kurt Reed assisted with the extensive reinstallation of the Everhart's permanent Dorflinger Glass Gallery, which reopened in 2023.
• Munley Family and Munley LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous gift from the Munley Family and Munley Law, in memory of Robert W. Munley, made possible the Founder's Gallery showcasing Dr. Isaiah F. Everhart's life.
• Oppenheim FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous gift from the Oppenheim Family supported the re-establishment of the Everhart's American Folk Art Gallery in 2023, and continues to support care for the American folk art collection.
• John A. FarkasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJohn A. Farkas sponsors the Works on Paper Gallery in loving memory of Nancy S. Farkas and John Anthony Farkas, Jr.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Everhart Museum's website and e-commerce store is powered by Shopify, enabling online ticket sales, membership purchases, event registration, and merchandise sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Pittsburgh-based natural history museum featuring dinosaurs, gems, and wildlife. Comparable in mission (natural history/science) but a much larger established institution with deeper resources.
• The Franklin Institute: Philadelphia-based science museum with permanent and traveling exhibitions. Comparable in hosting major traveling exhibitions but at much larger scale and budget.

Regional players

• Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service site in Scranton focused on steam railroad heritage. Same city, complementary regional tourism audience, similar small-staff operating model.
• Houdini Museum: Specialty museum located in Scranton. Same local tourism market and similarly small operating scale as the Everhart, competing for visitor attention.

Direct peers

• Lackawanna Historical Society: Scranton-based heritage and historical institution serving the same Lackawanna County region. Overlapping local cultural-preservation mission and donor base.
• Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: Philadelphia-based natural history museum with collections in birds, fossils, and minerals. Most direct functional peer to the Everhart's natural history core, but operating at significantly larger scale.
• National Museum of Industrial History: Bethlehem, PA-based specialty museum preserving industrial-era collections. Similar size and mission profile (specialty collection museum in Pennsylvania) as the Everhart.

Others

• Everhart Museum Scranton PA (self): Self-reference for cross-checking; not a true peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/everhartmuseum
• Instagraminstagram.com/everhartmuseum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everhart-museum-natural-histry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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