While heavy industry is largely absent from the museum precincts, several notable organizations operate here:
* **Nepal Tourism Board (NTB):** Headquartered nearby at Bhrikutimandap, driving the marketing and development of museum and heritage tourism. * **Heritage Conservation Trusts:** Various NGOs and architectural preservation companies, such as the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT), have offices dedicated to restoring museum spaces and temples. * **Handicraft Guilds:** Fair-trade organizations like Sana Hastakala and Mahaguthi work closely with artisans surrounding the museum districts to export traditional crafts globally.