The Museum of Sex, located in the Manhattan district of New York, was the first erotic art museum to open its doors in the United States, in 2002. It is still open today.
The museum is dedicated to “the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality”.
It covers various sexualities and sexual preferences, including gay and lesbian erotic art, BDSM, pornography and sex work.
Themed exhibitions are regularly held there. Recently, for example, there was a film screening on the illicit origins of pornography, an exhibition dedicated to camgirls and camboys, and a deep dive into the erotic and sexual history of the carnival.
The Museum of Sex offers educational content. However, due to the often explicit nature of its exhibits, it is not open to under-18s.
Virtual tour of the Museum of Sex
New York is a bit far away, and not everyone gets the chance to travel there to visit the museum. I haven’t, unfortunately, ever set foot there myself.
But the magic of the web makes it possible to (somewhat) travel the world without leaving your keyboard. That’s why, having gathered a few photos of the Museum of Sex, I’m offering you a virtual tour.
These photos, taken by museum visitors, have been shared on Flickr under a Creative Commons licence.
Here’s a small photo gallery:
Sources: Flickr galleries by Nathan Rupert, Koen Schepers, cometstarmoon and Angie Andriot.
These are just a few works among many others. Through chance, or through their originality, they caught the eye of a visitor, who decided to photograph them. But to see the rest and form your own opinion, you’ll need to visit the museum.
See also: the museum’s official website.
