New York City Sights

Guidebooks

Mobile App

New York City Guide App Download Fodor's City Guide App for FREE!

Museum of Sex

Write a review

Fodorite Reviews

Average Rating:  

Museum of Sex Review

Ponder the profound history and cultural significance of sex at this 14,000-square-foot museum while staring at vintage pornographic photos, S&M paraphernalia, anti-masturbation devices from the 1800s, explicit film clips, vintage condom tins, and a collection of artwork. Exhibits probe topics such as desire on the Internet, the sex lives of animals, and classic American pin-up art. The subject matter is given serious curatorial treatment, though the gift shop is full of fun sexual kitsch. Only patrons over 18 are admitted. After visiting the museum's exhibitions, enjoy cocktails in the new Play Bar.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 233 5th Ave., entrance on 27th St.Flatiron District, New York, NY 10016 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/689-6337
  • Cost: $17.50
  • Hours: Sun.--Thurs. 10--8, Fri. and Sat. 10--9
  • Website:
  • Subway: R to 28th St.
  • Location: Flatiron District
Write a review

Fodorite Reviews

Average Rating:  
  • Experience  
    Ease  
    Value  
    Don't Miss  

    Unusual museum

    Unusual museum with an unusual theme -- exhibits vary a lot, minimal permanent collection. It's graphic and certainly not for the prudish, but there's much more going on here than prurient interest -- there's sturdy societal, historic, and scientific context to what's shown. Expensive, but definitely cutting edge for a museum. Worth a visit for adventurous sorts.

    by bachslunch, 1/5/09

Add your own review

Free Fodor's Newsletter

Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.

· Browse New York City sights

By Location

 Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas

Travel Deals in New York City

View all travel deals
* Some taxes, fees additional

· Forums Trip Reports

View more trip reports

·, ,

View more travel discussions

· News & Features

View more blog stories