Sex Museum - Fifth Avenue and 27th Street, New York

The mission of the Sex Museum is to preserve and showcase the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexual behavior. Museums hold exhibitions, publications, and projects to bring the best academic achievements of today to as many audiences as possible, and are committed to freedom of speech and encouraging public enlightenment, discussion, and participation.

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On October 5, 2002, the Sex Museum made its debut on Fifth Avenue in New York, which was unprecedented in the museum industry. In preparation for its first award-winning exhibition, "NYCSEX: How New York Changed Sex in America," the museum established an advisory committee composed of top scholars and historians. The advisory committee of the museum guides curators and guest curators in searching for research resources, related collections, and artists related to the exhibition. Advisors such as Stephen Heller, Dr. Timothy Gilfoyle, Dr. Mike Wallace, and Jon Renisch, Honorary Director of the Kinsey Institute for Sexuality, Gender, and Reproduction, as well as institutions such as the Center for Gender and Sexual Studies at New York University, the New York Historical Society, and the Lower East Side Immigration Museum, have collaborated to make the Sex Museum one of the most dynamic and innovative institutions in the world.

Design has played a crucial role in the development and execution of exhibitions, and over the past six years, World renowned design firms such as Pentagram Design Inc., Casson Mann, and 2x4 have helped transform these galleries and historic buildings. The museum's building is located in the area formerly known as the "Tiandelong District" in New York City, which is a landmark building notorious for brothels, dance halls, theaters, and bars.

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The Sex Museum has planned over 50 exhibitions that delve into different areas of human sexual behavior in the fields of art, science, and culture. We are committed to creating an environment that is free from self censorship and promotes open dialogue. In addition to exhibitions, we have also planned lecture series, events, digital content, and publications, all of which are dedicated to exploring a wide range of topics related to sexuality.

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The museum has a permanent collection of over 20000 pieces, including art, photography, clothing and accessories, technological inventions, and historical artifacts. In addition, the museum also has a research library and a rich multimedia library, including 8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm, BETA, VHS, and DVD. From art pieces to historical artifacts to movies, sex museums preserve an increasing number of items related to sex that would otherwise be destroyed and discarded due to their sexual content.

The public

In a short period of time, the sex museum has attracted attention from academic institutions, major publications, media, and celebrities, positioning itself in the fields of academia and popular culture. Museums appear in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Esquire, and Time magazine, as well as television programs such as CNN, IFC, and NBC's "Law and Order: Criminal Tendencies". The award-winning print and television advertising campaigns have made museums a cultural touchstone.

The constant influx of praise from tourists and media from around the world inspires sex museums to constantly exceed their high expectations. The exhibitions and events planned for the future - which no other institution has ever offered before - will surely attract and resonate, ensuring that the sex museum enjoys a well deserved outstanding position in history.