Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring, researching, conserving, interpreting, and exhibiting art to the public.
Canadian industry
712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries
Musées d'art publics
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Non-commercial art museums and galleries |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 71211 - Museums |
| International correspondence | R9102* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- art museums and art galleries with permanent collections
Exclusions
- art galleries, retail (See 459920 Art dealers (US))
- commercial art galleries and art dealers who operate primarily for the sale of art objects (See 459920 Art dealers (US))
Examples
- contemporary and fine art museums
- art galleries (except retail)
- art museums
- art museums and art galleries with permanent collections
- contemporary and fine art museums
- non-commercial art museums and galleries
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
contemporary and fine art museumsart galleries (except retail)art museumsart museums and art galleries with permanent collections
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: R9102*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 712111
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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712111
Non-commercial art museums and galleries
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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712111
contemporary and fine art museums
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as contemporary and fine art museums. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries to a business file.
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712111
art galleries (except retail)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as art galleries (except retail). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries to a business file.
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712111
art museums
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as art museums. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 712111Non-commercial art museums and galleries
- 712115History and science museums
- 712119Other museums
Commonly confused with
459920 — Art dealers
art galleries, retail (See 459920 Art dealers (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
R9102*Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings
Approximate correspondence
Non-commercial art museums and galleries
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
712111Non-commercial art museums and galleries
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 712111 cover?
Non-commercial art museums and galleries: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring, researching, conserving, interpreting, and exhibiting art to the public.
Which level of the hierarchy is 712111?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 712111?
It rolls up to 71211 Museums.
Should I stop at 712111 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 712111?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 712111?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 712111 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Other museums, Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 712111?
Yes. The page shows R9102* Museums activities and operation of historical sites and buildings.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.