Press Kit
General Information
The Museum of Sex
233 Fifth Avenue (@ 27th Street)
New York, NY 10016
Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11:00am – 6:30pm (last ticket sold at 5:45pm)
Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm (last ticket sold at 7:15pm)
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Adults (18+): $14.50
Students and Seniors (with valid ID): $13.50
Group Visits are also available
1-866-MOSEXTIX
www.museumofsex.com
Contact:
(212) 689-6337 ×113
pressoffice@museumofsex.com
Mission
The mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality. In its exhibitions, programs and publications, The Museum of Sex is committed to open discourse and exchange, and to bringing to the public the best in current scholarship.
History
The Museum of Sex opened its doors October 5, 2002 on Fifth Avenue at 27th Street with its inaugural award-winning exhibition, NYCSEX: How New York Changed Sex in America. Thus far, the Museum has shown seven exhibitions and three online interactive web projects.
The founder and executive director of the Museum of Sex, Daniel Gluck, conceived of an institution unlike any other – one wholly dedicated to the exploration of the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. In keeping with this mission, the museum advocates open discourse and strives to present to the public the best in current scholarship unhindered by self-censorship.
The Museum of Sex is committed to addressing a wide range of topics and material from different continents and cultures, time periods and media – from drawings and paintings to photographs, film and video to ancient artifacts and old and new technology.
Befitting the museum’s role as an educational sexual epicenter, it also provides a diverse program of events, including performances, lectures and seminars. Visitors also may visit the museum store, which offers an eclectic assortment of publications, home accents, clothing, and, of course, the best selection of sex toys available.
Exhibitions
See current, upcoming and past exhibitions here.
Current Press Releases
See recent press releases here.