Museum Of Sex
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 689-6337
- Cross Street:
- 27th Street
- Directions:
- N, R at 28th St; 6 at 28th St
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 11am-6:30pm, Sat 11am-8pm
Message from Museum Of Sex
The history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality
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Editorial Review for Museum Of Sex – by Linda Harel
The Scene
The red lighting and leopard-print stiletto-heel chair near the ticket desk will make you want to glance around nervously, like peepshow-goers do in the movies. But don't worry about being recognized; you're here for educational purposes, right? The museum, which opened in October 2002 , strives to educate the public about "the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality."
The Collection
Expect to see naked people everywhere, but only in photos, of course. You'll find young couples, their college professors and their tourist grandparents staring unabashedly at the vintage pornographic photographs that line the walls, and watching silent videos (some have subtitles, others were originally soundless) on numerous overhead television screens. The two-story building generally features two exhibits at a time, and should take about an hour to walk through, unless you ogle.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCheck the museum's website for upcoming events. Also shop online via the site.
Know Before You GoThe museum is recommended for mature audiences only.
User Reviews for Museum Of Sex
11/12/2007 Posted by evelynnyc
Interesting museum about sexuality. Fun to go with a group of friends. Gallery one is about strange fetishes, some shocking, others revolting. Gallery 2 is about changeing sexual attitude in fillms I thought was smartly displayed. The films projected on laying tables was different. Gallery three had unusal modern artwork, and many small exhibits about S&M, robotics , wild machines, and a interactive map where you can read others stories or add one of you own.
Pros: Explicit topic in a safe educaitonal setting.
Cons: Small retail shop
05/09/2007 Posted by gripdxd1
I went hear with a coupon off their website, so the value was decent. To view the museum isn't very long. The exhibits I saw were videos and Kink. My boyfriend and I enjoyed it. If your cool with that stuff check it out. If your a prude, stay away.
Pros: Something out of the Ordinary and Different
Cons: Not long enough, short walk through
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