712110 — Museums
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Art galleries (except retail)
- Planetariums
- Art museums
- Science or technology museums
- Halls of fame
- Wax museums
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8412 - Museums and Art Galleries (via SIC1987:8412→NAICS1997:71211→2002:712110→2007:712110→2012:712110→2017:712110→2022:712110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1JA — OPERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 712110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 712110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Museums' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 712110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 712110 (Museums), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 712110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 712110 (Museums) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8412 - Museums and Art Galleries.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 712110:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 712110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Museums).
- IRS PBA Code for Museum — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.