How many Museums live in the US?

The number of museums in the United States is not fixed and can vary depending on the criteria used to define a museum. However, according to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), there are approximately 35,000 museums in the United States. This number includes a wide range of institutions, from large, world-renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to small, community-based museums focused on local history or culture.