6 Museums Around the World Dedicated to Celebrating Sex
Sex is a beautiful, lovely thing that we should all celebrate and enjoy. It's also a topic that can be taboo in some cultures or locations, but part of that is because not enough people know a lot about the history of human sexuality. The six museums here provide the rich history of sex and eroticism and how they have shaped the world we live in today, and they provide an education to the general public. Perhaps one of these museums might be a good precursor for an upcoming visit to Korea's Loveland Theme Park?
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Sex Machines Museum — Prague
This European museum is the only one of its kind in the world: it's solely dedicated to sex machines. The museum also has a replica of an old cinema where it shows erotic films from a hundred years ago.
Where: Melantrichova 476/18, 110 00 Staré Mesto, Czechia
Admission cost: Czk 250 adults 18 and over (about $11)
What you should see: The permanent collection of sex machines is really the star of this museum. They span hundreds of years and provide such a rich historical picture of sex.
More information: Here
Erotic Heritage Museum — Las Vegas
This museum is dedicated to the education and preservation of erotica. Its function is to teach people about sex in relation to emotional, mental, physical, and sexual health.
Where: 3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Admission cost: Adults (18+) nonmember: $30 each; adults (18+) members and locals: $15 each; students, seniors, military (with valid ID): $10 each
What you should see: The Evolution of Human Sexuality, which opens October 2017 and will feature seven major species that shaped the development of evolution.
More information: Here
Museum of Sex — New York
New York's Museum of Sex has a constantly changing set of exhibits, but everything on display here is a piece of the history and culture of human sexuality.
Where: 233 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10016
Admission cost: $17.50: Monday through Friday before 1 p.m., $20.50: All other times
What you should see: NSFW: Female Gaze, an exhibit that celebrates women's historical roles as both muse and object.
More information: Here
Erotic Museum — Barcelona
The Erotic Museum Barcelona gives a glimpse of the history of eroticism and how it's shaped today's world. The museum also offers audio tours in a variety of languages.
Where: La Rambla 96 bis 08002 Barcelona
Admission cost: General: 9 € (about $10), reduced (students, seniors, Carnet Jove holders, disabled person and companion): 8 € (about $9)
What you should see: There is a display of phalluses from Thailand in this museum, and they span a vast number of years . . . and many sizes.
More information: Here
Leather Archives and Museum — Chicago
Chicago's Leather Archives and Museum is the only museum dedicated to fetishism and BDSM. It provides the history of the culture and strives to educate the public on it.
Where: 6418 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
Admission cost: Admission is $10 for adults; admission for students, seniors, and military personnel is $5 with ID; no fee for members
What you should see: The Women's Leather History Program features just that: leatherwomen in history. It started as a short-term project in 2006 and has blossomed into one of the most notable features of the museum.
More information: Here
Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel — Amsterdam
The Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel is the very first sex museum, and it spawned a second such museum in Amsterdam, the Erotic Museum.
Where: Damrak 18, 1012 LH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Admission cost: € 4 (about $5)
What you should see: You have to experience the various sound effects that play in each of the themed rooms. In the Marquis de Sade room, you can hear a steam machine and a woman screaming in ecstasy, for example.
More information: Here