New York City Gay Culture
New York's cultural gay scene has always been about being seen as much the art itself. Andy Warhol knew this well. Here's our guide to gay culture in the Big Apple.
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New York City Gay Culture
NewFest
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New York City, USA
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In October 2018 NewFest hosted the 30th New York LGBT Film Festival. Over 140 films and events took place and 12,000 people attended.
There are talks and film viewings throughout the year. Check their website for more details.
Leslie-Lohman Museum
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26 Wooster St, New York City, USA
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You'll find a bit of everything here from avant-garde paintings, rare pulp novels and private *adult content* collections. Many of the artworks on display embody the gay experience throughout modern history. The shame, the pride, the isolation and everything in between.
The fact that such a museum now exists, loud and proud, in the heart of New York shows you how far we've come. Oh, and yes, there are loads of pictures of hot guys.
Weekday: Weds: 12:00-18:00 Thursday: 12:00-20:00
Weekend: Fri, Sat & Sun: 12:00-18:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Museum Of Sex
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233 Fifth Avenue (@ 27th Street) New York, New York City, USA
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It's a must-see when you're in New York City. There are regular guided tours of the museum's highlights, as well as guided walking tours of NYC's hidden sexual history.
Fascinating exhibitions are held exploring many different topics - from trans punk-pop artists to rare works of erotica.
Nearest station: 28 Street Subway
Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 10:30-23:00
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 10:30-00:00 Sun: 10:30-23:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
The Duplex
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61 Christopher St, New York City, USA
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There are regular drag shows on throughout the week. You can hang out in the Piano Bar and maybe even sing something if you're brave.
The Duplex demonstrates that bohemia isn't quite dead yet.
Nearest station: 9th Street
Weekday: 16:00-04:00
Weekend: 16:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1000 5th Ave, New York, New York City, USA
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art contains many glimpses of gay history. There are homoerotic artworks from ancient Greece, intense and erotic paintings by Caravaggio and modern works by Gertrude Stein. You can also see artworks of the Emperor Hadrian and his boyfriend, Antinous.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a great place to expand your mind and discover many of the most beautiful and significant artworks.
Nearest station: 86 Street
Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 10:00-17:30
Weekend: Fri: 10:00-21:00 Sat: 10:00-21:00 Sun: 10:00-17:30
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Carnegie Hall
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881 7th Ave, New York City, USA
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On one legendary night in 1961, Judy Garland performed. The show was recorded for her Judy At Carnegie Hall album, a masterpiece nearly all gay men of a certain age possess. She became the ultimate gay icon. Rufus Wainwright declared Garland to be a "gay saint" and recreated her show in 2006: Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.
Carnegie Hall is a major gay landmark in New York. The Gay Men's Chorus often perform here.
Lesbian Herstory Archives
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484 14th St, New York City, USA
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