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The .museum TLD is a sponsored top-level domain created for museums, museum professionals, and related institutions. It is reserved exclusively for entities that can verify their connection to the museum community, ensuring a trusted and authentic online space for cultural heritage organizations.
Restricted to verified museums, museum associations, and qualified individuals or organizations directly involved in the museum sector.
The .museum extension is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Museum Domain Management Association. .museum was introduced in 2001. There are currently 1,179 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 44.14. DNSSEC adoption stands at 10.4%.
Price range based on 1 registrar. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .museum domain registration and renewal prices across 1 registrar. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot | $44.14 | $44.14 | $44.14 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .museum TLD was introduced on October 20, 2001, under ICANN's new gTLD program. It was sponsored by the Museum Domain Management Association (MDMA), established by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to create a dedicated online space for the global museum community. The registry is operated by AFNIC on behalf of MDMA, and registration is limited to verified museum-related entities.
The .museum TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .museum TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
1,179
10.4%
If .museum doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .museum |
| Type | Sponsored TLD (sTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,179 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 10.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 44.14 |
| Renewal Price | USD 44.14 |
| Registry Operator | Museum Domain Management Association |
| Introduced | 2001-10-20 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to verified museums, museum associations, and qualified individuals or organizations directly involved in the museum sector. |
Registration density analysis for .museum domains by character length. Currently 937 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
937
Peak Saturation
1.2%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
10.1%
Top Provider
OVH
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 8 | 1.2% | |
| 3 chars | 100 | 0.57% | |
| 4 chars | 133 | 0.03% | |
| 5 chars | 102 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 113 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 107 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 103 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 103 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 70 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 56 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 42 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Applicants must demonstrate a legitimate link to the museum community, such as being an accredited museum, museum association, government cultural agency, or professional serving the sector. Verification is handled by the registry.
The .museum TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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