Museum of Sex

Museum · Midtown East

Museum of Sex

Museum · Midtown East

233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016

Highlights

The Museum of Sex blends raunchy fun with playful exhibitions on human sexuality, making it a cheeky haven for friends and couples alike.

233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016 Get directions

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"Looking at Andy Looking explores desire through films by Andy Warhol, including the 5-hour film Sleep."

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"A museum in New York that offers insights into the sexual history and culture, known to surprise visitors." - Edward Barsamian

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@onthegrid

"You may not want to bring your mom to the Museum of Sex, but it can be a very good time with friends (Not in that way silly!). Great for reminding ourselves of social taboos and their uselessness. Makes for a fun date or a playful (mental) palette cleanser. From time to time there are novel and inspiring installations that are definitely worth the trip. The shop inside the museum is a bit naughty and very well designed. Lots of cool design finds can be had here." - Anti/Anti

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@atlasobscura

"It’s amazing that it took so long for New York to catch up to the rest of the world. Sex museums were popular in Europe in the 1960s, and a museum dedicated entirely to sex first premiered in America in (where else?) San Francisco in the 1970s. However the sex museum in San Francisco was short lived, leaving all of America without a sex museum for nearly three decades. Finally, in 2002, the Museum of Sex in New York City stepped up with a singular mission: fill that void. Founded by Daniel Gluck with the aim of turning a scholarly eye to a subject often considered vulgar or taboo, the museum features over 15,000 artifacts, including art, photographs, movies, clothing and inventions–all relating to sex, of course. The museum is only open to those over 18, and the gift shop was voted the “best place to buy a last-minute gift,” in 2008 by the New York press. When Gluck tried to get non-profit status for his museum, he was rejected by the NYC Board of Regents, who said his idea made a mockery of the concept of museums. Since Gluck refused to accept sponsorship from the porn industry, ticket prices are steep. Exhibits have included, “US Patent Office Sex Inventions,” and “Sex Lives of Animals,” among many others." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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@onthegrid

"The Museum of Sex, Flatiron by Anti/Anti. You may not want to bring your mom to the Museum of Sex, but it can be a very good time with friends (Not in that way silly!). Great for reminding ourselves of social taboos and their uselessness. Makes for a fun date or a playful (mental) palette cleanser. From time to time there are novel and inspiring installations that are definitely worth the trip. The shop inside the museum is a bit naughty and very well designed. Lots of cool design finds can be had here."

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Samantha Larrick

Google

Not just educational, but SO MUCH FUN. We visited on a Wednesday during the day on our trip to NY and were able to get in right away. Everyone was so friendly. Make sure to check out the bar before and/or after even if it’s just to look at the menu cause the drink list is hilarious. Highly recommend!

Mark Wallis

Google

Falls woefully short of its mission statement. Not worth the price of admission. I had a few hours to kill so decided to check it out. Most of the ‘museum’ is carnival games and kitschy decor. You get one free play per person. There is one small gallery dedicated to history and culture, and one floor was dedicated to Andy Warhol, which was interesting. Unfortunately, that is only a small part of the experience. You begin and end in a sex toy shop. With fees, I paid over $50 to get in.

Kelly Liberona

Google

The exhibits were interesting, but my favorite part was Superfunland. We loved the interactive experiences! My advice would be to get there earlier in the evening so you have time to play all the games and get a drink at the bar. We got there at 9:30, got to the games at 10:30, but some of them closed at 11 and last call at the bar was 11:15. We didn’t have enough time to do everything, so we hope to come back! If the Erotic Waffle truck is out front, don’t skip it! They are delicious!

Chaz Hawkins

Google

Was fantastic! Had a blast and ended up being there for almost 2.5 hours. Highly recommended! It was my idea and the wifey wasn’t too sure but she ended up enjoying it as well!

Mars Estudillo

Google

went as a celebration to the end of a work week! Its a super interesting concept to make out of a museum but I felt like it came a little short. The sex shop at the beginning of the museum was definitely interesting as well as the curated section. Unfortunately it felt like the arcade part of the museum made up for most of it with its games being even more engaging than the actual museum part. They definitely did have some cool/interesting things being displayed in the museum part.

Sydney E-J

Google

I always have a great time when I go there. The lounge on the first floor is definitely a vibe. And the new additions with the games in the slide, is definitely a chefs kiss. I have been here many times over the years and I love to see their new exhibits.

Ash

Google

If you're going there for fun, it's perfect for a group of friends or if wanna go as a couple. After the first two floors of a bit of history, cool items, and art, super fun land is extremely awesome and perfect for photos. Very unique games. They have a few things you can pay a couple of dollars for, such as a really beautiful mechanical bull and "💞The Tunnle of Love💞". There's also an awesome shop at the beginning and end of the tour.

Jasmine Jimenez

Google

My friend and I had unexpected fun visiting the museum! We bought a ticket in advance but thought we got two (2). The ladies at the desk were very helpful and nice during the process of us buying another ticket. The price of the tickets were well worth it in our opinion. Many different levels, each with something new and exciting, much like how s*x should be ;)

Samantha Larrick

Google

Mark Wallis

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Kelly Liberona

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Chaz Hawkins

Google

Was fantastic! Had a blast and ended up being there for almost 2.5 hours. Highly recommended! It was my idea and the wifey wasn’t too sure but she ended up enjoying it as well!

Mars Estudillo

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Sydney E-J

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Ash

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Jasmine Jimenez

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Vivienne C.

Yelp

I didn't expect to like the Museum of Sex at all as it was pretty expensive compared to other museums in the City. However, this was one of the most fun experiences I've had since moving to New York and I genuinely could not recommend it more to anyone who is interested. I feel like often times there's a big stigma towards sex, but they presented it in such a fun way, I would argue that it's almost family friendly. Here are some of my favorite things about the Museum: - I feel like most museums are just you look at things and that's about it. This museum, however, had a great mix of looking and experiencing. I appreciated that there was this whole artifact section as well as historical contexts about the AIDS epidemic. And then right after learning about all of this, there was a carnival where you get to play games relating to sex. - I loved the exhibit of how sex is portrayed in mass media. It was interesting especially to see the movies compilation of what sex looked like throughout time. - I couldn't believe when I stumbled on a 4D experience of what an orgy feels like. I did not know these things could exist nor would I imagine how to build an art exhibit like this one, but I'm so glad it exists because it was seriously beyond my imagination. - I loved all the games that we got to play. This was not the most fun game by any shot but out of the 3 claw machines, I was able to retrieve two toys which was kind of insane as I'm usually pretty bad at those types of games. Also there was a game where it was like wack-a-mole expect you're wanking these plastic dildos to get them to go back into the wall. Their creativity for these games are truly something else. - Also there was almost no one here on a weekend which was very surprising. It was so nice though as it allowed us to not have to wait in line to view any of the exhibits. Overall, cannot recommend Museum of Sex more. It will be one of the best $40 you can spend in NYC.

Jennifer O.

Yelp

I had an amazing time at the Museum of Sex. I've been to the museum before. However, my main purpose of going this time is for Super Funland. It's an exotic carnival. They had bull rides, breast bouncy house, penis throws and more. Definitely a great time to go with your loved one of for a girls night.

Armita P.

Yelp

Exploring the Museum of Sex in NYC was an unforgettable experience! This unique spot takes you through the evolution of human sexuality in ever-changing exhibits that are both educational and fun. With rotating exhibits, immersive experiences, and even a few quirky arcade rooms, it was both informative and entertaining. I went with my family (yes, parents included ) and my boyfriend, and let's just say it made for a truly memorable outing! Who would you take to this one-of-a-kind museum? Our tickets were included in our GoCity Pass This is definitely a museum I would recommend to everyone! It's a true hidden gem Hours: Monday - Thursday 1-10pm Friday 1pm-midnight Saturday noon-midnight Sunday noon-10pm

Dianna N.

Yelp

How they're able to have so many things going on in a small museum, is quite impressive. Inside is the sex gift shop. The staff are welcoming and helpful walking you through the products. You can purchase the museum ticket using the QR code. Currently on view: 1st floor artifacts showing the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality. 2nd floor the art work from Oh de Laval, Shafei Xia, and Urara Tsuchiya. Followed by 4 floors of fun. It's their version of a sexy carnival. You can take the slide down to the bar! Grab a drink and start playing some games. Your ticket includes 1 free play for each game.

ShaYvonta B.

Yelp

This was such a treat! I have been to the sex museum in Las Vegas, but this one felt more sophisticated and classy. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a vast array of dildos, creams, whips, and bunny-like items, with the staff expertly explaining the best ways to use them. Try saying this fast: "How much could a dildo dil if a dildo could dil?"-- Hilarious! Be sure to use the bathroom before you start because once you enter the "Chamber of Pewsies," you're in for the ride until the end! The first floor covers the history of sex workers, toys, and erotic illustrations. Then, you head upstairs to a porcelain room filled with sex figurines and a room dedicated to cinematic history, showcasing all things sexy since the 70s. From there, you'll find a nipple bounce house, an immersive orgy ride, a chance to star in your porno, and even marry yourself or your partner - complete with a ring! There's also a hilarious "Whack-a-Dick" game, where you compete with 3 others to see who can whack the most dicks in a john (lmao), an amateur pole star game testing your skills on the big stage, and a psychic machine featuring the one and only Ms RuPaul. Overall, I had a magnificent time, and the workers were amazing. Highly recommend. It is worth the price.

Eli T.

Yelp

This was a very cool and unique experience. I went with a group of friends and it was one of the highlights of our NYC trip. I recommend planning ahead and making reservations!

TaNeisha J.

Yelp

Incredible time! There's an interesting exhibit that illustrates a multitude of sex topics -- from icons such as Hugh Heffner to the very first vibrator -- very enlightening to say the least! The museum also has artwork showcasing the sexual mindset -- as weird as some may think -- of various artists. You might clutch your pearls a bit. Once you've explored the exhibits and art floor, there's a fun and interactive game room. You can ride the bull, star in a porn film, have a race with jacking off you-know-whats...I can't believe I just typed that. LOL! There's many games to fulfill whatever appetite you may have. Lastly, but surely not least, there's a bar where you can get kinky and sexy cocktails. See pics...I won't go into detail here... This is a definitely fun experience. Go with girlfriends or your boo thang...fun times for all. Oh! And, I purchased some cool games to have game night at home ;-)

Parisa A.

Yelp

I've been wanting to see this museum since 2018!!! I finally got to visit this museum and it definitely was worth in my opinion. The history section was my favorite and definitely seemed to have a lot of information. The other sections were okay, I believe they needed a bit more detail to make it a better experience especially the carnival/amusement area since it looked very outdated. The store had a lot of cool goodies to buy! I had definitely had fun!

Mike S.

Yelp

Worst customer service. 8 people working no one could answer any questions about the museum. Buying tickets was a nightmare. Total rip off DO NOT GO

Anna T.

Yelp

To be totally honest, I was not sure what to expect when visiting. I was pleasantly surprised with the volume of exhibits and the level of education that was provided but I felt like some of the other exhibits were underwhelming and could have made better use of the space. I really liked the second floor that had a lot of movie, media and music references because of how relatable and applicable that is to everyday life. I enjoyed the concept of the games and carnival themed area but felt like the execution was off. The tunnel leading to the carnival video is cramped and you are crammed in there like sardines waiting your turn for a viewing. I did not enjoy the layout of that area at all. Overall still enjoyed the experience and am glad we did it, but don't think I would go a second time.

Derek N.

Yelp

It was fun, but paying $50 for one ticket was a bit excessive. It seems like a great place to go if you're in a relationship, but otherwise I would spend your money elsewhere. The fact that The Met was considerably cheaper is kind of ridiculous.

Marcus S.

Yelp

I had been to the World Erotic Art Museum in Miami Beach and enjoyed it so decided to try this one. Not so much at this museum and I spent around $50 so I'm disappointed. This is really exclusively geared toward hetero sex so if that's not what you're looking for you will be disappointed. This is more splashy and like a funhouse atmosphere and less like a formal museum. There are a couple galleries there that fit this description but it's a relatively small portion of the facility. It's an odd layout on multiple floors with no elevator. There is an area that has interactive games but I'm not interested in that. If you are -- you came to the right place. The ticket purchasing area is somewhat disorganized.

Maya S.

Yelp

Gotta be old enough to enter, they look at your ID to make sure. The main area has a lot of options to buy, but they're pretty expensive so I recommend just buying from online for most of the products. The staff were very kind, helpful, and nonjudgmental. The main part of museum is the tour but you do of course have to pay for it, it's absolutely worth it tho. Lots of history in the beginning of the tour and it gets more fun at the end. It almost impossible to walk out empty handed, they make sure everyone gets free multiple souvenirs. Its has many photo opportunities and free fun interactive games. Best to go with a boyfriend or with a group of friends.

Sean M.

Yelp

Far too expensive for what you get. Bad videos about 'sex', A low-mid tier bar with a surprisingly fun bathroom area (could redeem the trip if you mostly hang out there while high or drunk) -- The 4D ride was...awful - like a REALLY really bad trip, visuals were not good, sounds were awkward, and frankly it was grotesque and not enticing which honestly is the majority of the content offered here, The Good: Near the start, there is a floor that was mostly black, with a bunch of sex objects from different periods of history. This was the most entertaining floor by far, with about an hours worth of content to read and learn about. Following that, the Shop is amusing but you can find the products there elsewhere much cheaper. The Bad: I say this with a heavy heart. I take no joy in giving low ratings, but almost everything else about this 'Museum' was awful. The 'arcade' is boring and the massive panorama style video in the room before it was ... not a good presentation and was lacking in entertaining or enticing visuals. I constantly found myself wanting something more -- and MoSex did not deliver. I found the next video which was a 4D 'Ride' through an orgy to be absolutely disgusting -- literally the worst representation of an orgy I have ever seen. It wasn't arousing, it wasn't enticing. I went because as a New Yorker, I had to discover if this long-standing tourist trap was as bad as I'd heard. It was even worse. If you're looking for some fun sex history with good visuals that might even turn you on, just look up Intelexual Media on Youtube and play her stuff on a big screen or something. This place is a hard pass.

Swapna Y.

Yelp

This was a really fun experience. The beginning part is a stores That leads up some stairs to some exhibits in the history. Then it takes you to a room with a brief video. Then you can go to some rooms where you can play games. You get to have one try at all of the games for for free. There was a lot of interactive things to do. Then you can go to the bar. Unfortunately, we had to catch a plane so we didn't get to go to the bar place. We spent a couple of hours there and thought it was definitely fun and worth it.

Sherry G.

Yelp

Well okay but would not repeat. I do not care to return anytime soon. But some might like a first time experience due to the name.

Jada C.

Yelp

9'2022 Hella fun, interesting, and quite informative museum. My friend and I decided to check this place out, and it did not disappoint. Upon entering, staff was present to direct us to the right place to get on the waiting list. The wait was short. We were able to walk around the gift shop while we waited. Once we went in, the museum spiraled several floors above ground and took us through the history of all things sex from lingerie to toys, nudism, positions, etc. This museum was very tastefully put together. We enjoyed our visit to this museum and highly recommend it.

Tanesha J.

Yelp

I had an incredible time. I've actually been before a few years back and pretty much saw the same artwork displayed but I came because I wanted to see Portia Munson: The Pink Bedroom which features everyday items that pose questions about mass consumerism, constructions of femininity and sexual objectification. There's a game room which is fun and inactive, but I had the most fun at the bar. They serve up some sexy cocktails that are reasonably priced but potent. I left feeling good. Tickets are reasonably priced, and there are a lot of cute souvenirs for purchase as well It was a fun day in NYC! Ig:@Thefunfluencer

Simone D.

Yelp

This museum feels more like a sexy fun house than museum. Carnival games, glory holes, stripper poles, slides, a bounce room full of tatas and more. Finish off with a visit to the adult toy store. This place wasn't just fun but also history of sex throughout the ages. Memorabilia from icons like Huge Heffnor was on display or a medical multi position sex chair from the late 1800s. This is a grate date night place to learn a little something and get your juices running to get a little something later. I had a great time and will be coming (wink) back.

Michele S.

Yelp

This was the third museum. We visited on a weekend trip to New York and I'm glad we stopped by! I really like a small museum. I could read everything there and this place was just big enough to be a little bit informative and fun too. Each level has a slightly different experience and I like the collection of experiences they offered. There was a nice mix of information, visuals, fun facts, Instagram about picture places, I wish there was more in their store. I love a museum gift shop. I was looking for something to bring home to bring to Book Club like food, but besides the pasta and penis candy there wasn't a lot, the carnival game area was cheesy, but people were participating there and they look like they were having a good time. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. It was a playful breath of fresh air after the really serious museums and there was a lot more to it than I thought there would be.

Steven W.

Yelp

Lame cash grab. If you're thinking of going for the Warhol exhibit DON'T! It contains no actual artifacts. Just a room with some of his movies playing via projectors.

Thao N.

Yelp

Not sure why the low rating, I had the time of my life here. For about $30, it was a solid 2 hour entertainment, probably even longer if they weren't closing and we had to rush. Sure, the name Museum of Sex already sounds...intriguing. But still I thought it would just be an exhibit like any other museum, but with sex stuff. After a few stories to looking at things, I was surprised it was just half of it, there's the other half where it's very engaging and interactive. What a brilliant way to keep kids out, it's basically a carnival for adults. There was bull riding, a simulator ride that does mist out out water to go along with what's happening in the video, a glory hole game where whoever jerk off the most dicks flying out gets a prize, crawl machines to win stress boobs, and many more! Oh my goodness, I felt like a kid again coming home with all the goodies. And then across from it is Billionaire's Row...interesting. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)

Gabrielle W.

Yelp

The Museum of Sex was an amazing museum. One of the best I have ever been to honestly!! I really loved how interactive it is-- which is why it really stood out. There's a lot of facts, and artifacts - and learning to be had, but also fun too. Its solid mix to me was greatly executed! I would definitely recommend this museum, especially for a date night. Also they have an 18+ age requirement to get in. $5 photo booth too and also a cool gift shop, which is really a sex store to be honest. 10/10 recommend!! I'd go back even. It's interesting to see the difference in ratings on Yelp vs. Google but Idk... I think it's worth the $35!! Go. Learn something. Have fun!! #datenight

Shantell S.

Yelp

I went the the Museum of sex on a Girl date i had been wanting to come here since the summer time and this was a perfect girl date location.. i must say it was all that i expected and more from seeing the reviews so first of all this place is pretty huge it's like 4 floors of different interactive experiences teaching all about the history of sex. They have mini documentary's that you can sit and watch after walking thru an art gallery of sorts .. i will definitely go back i feel like i hadn't seen everything they had to offer My favorite part was the super fun land thou Cant wait to go back

Tai W.

Yelp

Fun date night place for my partner and I with a bar and sex toy shop. My ONLY complaint is after we completed the self guided tour (which was informative, educational, and comical all at once) we went to the main level where the sex you store is to browse and purchase something new. Immediately we were bombarded by a sales associate who felt the need to give us a rundown of everything we picked up to touch and feel (which is allowed as they have testers out). It was so annoying and she practically followed us around the store, even though we barely responded to her. She was hyper and over bearing and it took away from the intimacy and spontaneity of the experience. We quickly grabbed a couple of items and got the hell out of there.

Lena M.

Yelp

My partner and I visited the Museum of Sex for their Super Funland exhibit. I've been to quite a few Museums of Sex and this was probably one of my favorite ones. I adored the combination of history and interactive components here. The museum shop is very similar to a trendy sex store and has some fun merch. They have a bunch of all gender restroom stalls on their lowest level. You can order tickets at the desk or online. When we entered we headed up to the highest level and worked our way down. We started with pieces that seem to always be at the museum. There were a lot of interesting historical sex objects and fun facts on the upper levels. Super Funland was (as the name suggests) very fun. I loved the art direction for this exhibit. There was a lot of room for play and education because it was a carnival. It was cool to learn the history of sex in carnivals. I really apprecatied their emphasis on consent at this museum. For certain elements (like 4D films) they let you know what was coming up and you had an option to skip it. If it's what you're looking for, I'd recommend visiting the Museum of Sex.

Alex H.

Yelp

Last visit to NYC my friends and I were walking around and thought hey why not give this place a try could be fun!! At least an experience Well it definitely was but I'll be honest wasn't really into the current exhibit they had at the time it was some Japanese photographer Honestly was hoping for more fun stuff and sometimes they had it but could be much better and more filled with experiences (heads out of gutter lol ) and or photo opps

Perla H.

Yelp

Interesting for people whore able to be opened and curious about human biology and the creative potential of people. Me and my partner casually walked in after having lunch near the area for our birthday weekend back in January. We spent about an hour and 3 minimum looking around and playing at the hanging out room.

Maria S.

Yelp

I didn't really know what to expect but this turned out to be one of my favorite dates. My boyfriend and I visited the museum randomly and had a great time. The museum was very educative but my favorite part was Super Funland. Your ticket includes access to limited free games where you can win small prizes. My boyfriend won the water shooting game and was crowned "Sex God." The rooms were all very fun and interesting, with the exception of the Pink room, which was very eerie and made us a bit uncomfortable. Definitely gave off a "creepy" vibe but interesting nonetheless. Their souvenir store has many funny and pun-filled items, as well as a photo booth. This is a fun thing to do with friends or a date. My boyfriend and I did not know about the autowed machine (We kept the receipt and rings to look back at when we actually get married). There's also a bull ride, a stripper pole, and a very interesting 4D video you won't forget lol. Definitely recommend!

Nicole C.

Yelp

We were looking to do something for a group of 6 from 25-30s that was interactive and not just a bar. You first walk in and it's a cute souvenir sex shop. Then the museum part first very interesting information. The Finland other half was amazing and super interactive just what we needed. You win so many small fun prizes and a cool virtual Show it was a blast. You can even get fake married. There is a slide too just the craziest of things. 10/10 recommend

Jenna O.

Yelp

What a perfect date! This place is a 10/10 in my book for dates. I know that you could totally go with friends, but I honestly think the vibe here is really set up for couples. I really wouldn't suggest going alone, it is a lot more fun when you can play the games with someone, or at least have someone to help with taking photos. While it is a little expensive, we spent hours there, and I you do well on games, you can win prizes (that are included in the price of the ticket), between me and my partner, we won a tiara, some candy, little weddings rings, a little emoji stuffy and a "love potion." They have some games that are recorded and they send you videos through texts, so we have copies of it all. The first half of the museum is super informational, with interactive exhibits, and interesting artwork, historical pieces, and videos to watch. The second half if multiple floors of games, that include, a 4D clip, bull riding, claw machines, kinetic movement games, slides, and more all ending at a little bar, will full service. We seriously had so much fun on all of it. Not to mention the entrance to the building is a shop, which includes pleasures for yourself or to use with your partner. I am so happy I got to go with my boyfriend and would suggest to many others to do the same. We went on the suggestion of a friend, and I have to give them a shoutout for the idea. We did go on a Monday, which even then seemed pretty lively, and I am wondering if the weekends are crazy busy.

Kristin N.

Yelp

15 years ago, while on a bus tour, our 11 yo son saw this and shouted out to all of the passengers. ‍ Well, we finally got around to visiting it (sans kids, obvi, lest we scar them for life). It's not cheap but we spent almost 3 hours here. The exhibits are interesting but Superfunland was just that. 16 various games you access via a QR code- and you can win prizes. I haven't laughed this much in a bit. Everyone was friendly, laid back and having fun- it was refreshing. A 4 story slide then takes you down to the gift shop. No photos to post- NSFYelp

Anon N.

Yelp

I have always liked the Museum of Sex, and though they don't appear to change exhibits that often, once a year or so I can count on them having something I want to see. They have exhibits no other places will have, and it is truly art, not just. naughty stuff for the sake of it being naughty. Their gift shop is great and you don't have to buy a ticket to browse. Their admission is a bit high (higher even than MOMA) but it is worth the splurge once in awhile. I recently went in to buy a ticket only to find... they no longer sell tickets in person, which was very disappointing. It meant I could not visit that day and I was right there and had gotten off the bus especially for this and everything. Yes, I have a smartphone. But I don't always take it with me. If you demand people have a printed internet ticket or smartphone to enter your doors, you are limiting access to people and losing business. No other museum does this that I know of and I cannot imagine why they instituted this policy. I hope they will rethink it, because it's a good museum otherwise. Edited to update: I came in there with a printed ticket purchased and they barely wanted to let me in with that. Only come in if you have a smartphone. They seem to accept nothing else.

Aprille R.

Yelp

100% not worth the bucks. It's a cool spot to get out of the cold and take a break from exploring New York but it was extremely disappointing. The fun part was the last area with the mediocre games. The museum part was only the first area. The rest are just random sketches or painting that didn't have any value to them. The best part was the store front.

Georgette M.

Yelp

This place was interesting to say the least but it was also fun. I will say experience it at least once but some parts won't be for everyone.

Z M.

Yelp

Visited in 2022, we had a great experience. I appreciated the mix of silly Instagram museum type stuff with the more serious and interesting exhibits. I wasn't expecting the variety of exhibits, came away impressed. One of the highlights of our trip!

MD I.

Yelp

The most fun museum I've been to. Staff is super nice and extremely helpful. Loved every moment I spent there. Was able to stay for around 3 hours and could've stayed longer if I had the time to (wasn't bored a bit!). Very inclusive space!! Both in their merch/products and their exhibits. I loved that they included free first time access to the games and claw machines they feature (the tickets to play them after weren't very expensive either) My partner's ticket wouldn't load in order for them to get the free first time games but the staff had no issue manually starting them up for him! There was a decent amount of seating areas and the seats in the tubnel of love were so comfy. Highly recommend for a date night or just a friend meetup!

albert m.

Yelp

I give this a 2/5 extremely overpriced for the attractions that are there.When you first walk in you are confused of where to and when you find where to you meet a woman with a very bleat attitude scans you in and thats it not very welcoming at all.Proceeding up stars we are meet with four floors of attractions and a floor of historic information of sex.The attractions weren't that great when there are so many people and nobody is wanting to share or understand that there is other people there to also enjoy the attractions. The place is aesthetically nice every floor was very vibrant in color and lights going all over.I felt that the floors were better for looking then the actual attractions one floor has games to play but you can only play one game per person when there are 7 games to play and you can only play one ? that is absurd and even if you can get to that floor good-luck getting a spot on a game because everyone is just rude and not caring.over all not worth the pay you could go do something for cheaper and more enjoyable and also its a sauna in there so if you are going dress light because of the people and the thermostat it makes it extremely humid in there.Staffs on the floors was very attentive and interactive while making jokes and small talk being able to involve everyone.

Marsha E.

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Whatttttttt. Okay so I hadn't been to the museum in almost 20 years, since I lived in NYC. I am back now for vacation with the hubby and we went to check it out. It was so much better than I remembered!!! Omg it was so fun lol! The museum is awesome. A lot of thought provoking subjects/themes. And what the heck...the Superfunland was so cool and completely unexpected. I'm not sure if it's new but I don't remember it being there before lol. My husband and I both had so much fun!! We got such a kick out of all the games and short films/"ride" lol. If you are wondering if you should go I'm here to tell you GO!!! You will love it and walk out smiling like a kid lol!

Kim P.

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This museum has been on my list of places to visit for a while. I stopped in with friends to kill time for a later event. I have to say, It did not disappoint. I was a bit overwhelmed though with the galleries, and crowds. You need time to enjoy the displays. The whole experience was great but recommend going when you have time to explore the experience and not pressed for time..

Shannon T.

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A fun, whacky, and raunchy museum to go with your friends or S/O. There's about 3-4 levels in the museum and lots of photo-op worthy exhibits to do. When you enter, the first level has displays of historical sex-related relics, toys, etc. The other levels has more historical exhibits and interactive videos. The Super Fun Land level was where my friends and I had the most fun at. There's a boob bounce house, and at the carnival area you can scan a QR code on your phone to play games and win prizes. There was a derby race styled skee ball game that you play against others and you can win a "Sex God" crown. The most memorable game was the Glory Hole game where you "tug" on fake dongs to get the most points. My friend and boyfriend tied and they both won a cute little sperm plushie. There's a slide that you can go into to the bottom floor which is the bar area and it also contains a stripper pole where you can do poses for points. The bar was sex themed- they have a dong-shaped syringe filled with alcohol and my friends had a FUN time with that lol. My friend ordered one of the peach flavored drinks that had sparkles in it and it tasted really good. I recommend getting that drink. Entry fee was $35, so it was a decent price in my opinion. It's a very entertaining museum and definitely one of the most unique ones I've been to.

Melanie B.

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"Wtf did I just do?" I asked myself as I walked out the door of the Museum of Sex. I had walked in because I wanted something in the gift shop. Mine had broken. ;) But while there, I figured I might as well see what this place was about. Standouts: The Glory Hole booths. Relax. It's just a game and those schlongs you grab aren't real. Have your pic taken and turn yourself into a porn star Watch a weird orgy movie and periodically get sprayed in the face with "jizz". Go down a slide and get shot out of a giant ass. Swing on a stripper pole Bounce in a room full of big boobs Worth the $40 entry fee? I mean, I guess I can do anything once. I was just glad they sell a big selection of "gifts that keep on giving" in the gift shop.

Shantel M.

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This museum is very okay. Something to do once . I enjoyed that SuperFunland had games and things to do . A lot of the games were self played so if you went with a friend it's good. The boob jump house was very lack luster no bounce to it . The museum itself was informative and I did enjoy the pink room . The drinks were okay but had fun names so the bar was pretty cool. Overall I'd say go at least once for the experience.

Treana A.

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This is my second time visiting and the exhibit was just as amazing as the first I went a few years ago. Pink Palace and the Superland were great! Even won a Sex God cap on one of the games. The bar is limited so don't think you are getting full bar service.

Whitney B.

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I had fun. I thought there were a lot of random things in the museum that didn't need to be in the museum. We saw several things on abortion and although it has to do with sex I was looking more for kinky fun stuff.

Nikki J.

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What an Interesting place! I had a go city pass and staff was helpful & quick with helping me to redeem it here. First floor was full of historical items, think sex and reproductive items from early 1900s or so. Second floor was late 1900s and how the media has shape how we think about sex. Think music, movies, commercials. Last floor was superfunland, which is best described as an arcade. I really enjoyed the 2nd level, it was interesting to read about the media influences. I've already talked about this place with friends!

Alyssa D.

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I got out of my comfort zone for this spot! This is from Feb 2022! My friend took me here for my birthday and though I'm admittedly a shy person on this end of things, I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I laughed, I teared up, and thank God I had a mask cause I blushed too. The Museum Experience It is a multi level experience, I originally came to this museum back in 2017 and I noticed that the exhibits changed a lot. The first and second floor lean more to memorabilia, art, lessons, and stories about other people in the traditional sense of a museum. The top floor is the beginning of Super Fun Land, were you can play carnival games and have an engaging and active role in the museums activities, from regular carnival games to bull riding and more. This is where I had the most fun! It was raunchy, educational, and I really liked it! You do need to have an open mind to enjoy the experience. It was a very interesting bday for me and whether you go with your BFF or your significant other you're gonna have fun and learn a lot *Note: I went on a Tuesday and it wasn't so crowded, so I really got to enjoy everything. Building Tips! --The basement and the top floor have bathrooms (top floor bathroom is cuter). --I remember having to climb a solid amount of narrow steps. I didn't inquire about an elevator, but I don't think there was one. I'd double check. --There is a bar at the end of super fun land! -- I was here for 3.5 hours but it was only because I was really taking my time with it.

Tiana J.

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This place was recommended by a few people for our trip to NY and it was an interesting experience. It cost $37 each person and I personally felt it was worth it. You start in the actual museum part which is bout 3 exhibits. The you enter a showing and that leads to Funland. You can play games once for free and do little activities like a 4D show or the tata bounce (our favorite). The bottom level has a small bar with cutesy drinks. If you take your time and really get into everything there is, go with the right person or group, and maybe take a few shots before you'll have a blast!

Arista W.

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I was throughly entertained at this museum. Super fun and so much to see and do. It's an interactive museum for adults that really is cool. I don't want to spoil the fun by telling you all the exhibits but I enjoyed every minute of it. Even had a margarita with vagina shaped candies on it lol. You learn some cool and interesting facts, and the gift shop is crazy. A must see!

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Was fantastic! Had a blast and ended up being there for almost 2.5 hours. Highly recommended! It was my idea and the wifey wasn’t too sure but she ended up enjoying it as well!

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Was fantastic! Had a blast and ended up being there for almost 2.5 hours. Highly recommended! It was my idea and the wifey wasn’t too sure but she ended up enjoying it as well!

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This was a very cool and unique experience. I went with a group of friends and it was one of the highlights of our NYC trip. I recommend planning ahead and making reservations!

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Worst customer service. 8 people working no one could answer any questions about the museum. Buying tickets was a nightmare. Total rip off DO NOT GO

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Well okay but would not repeat. I do not care to return anytime soon. But some might like a first time experience due to the name.

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Lame cash grab. If you're thinking of going for the Warhol exhibit DON'T! It contains no actual artifacts. Just a room with some of his movies playing via projectors.

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This place was interesting to say the least but it was also fun. I will say experience it at least once but some parts won't be for everyone.

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