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The American LGBTQ+ Museum is a new collaboration dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing LGBTQ+ history and culture.

We are in the early stages of developing a partnership with The New York Historical, and will create inaugural programming and exhibitions while incubating there.

Building Pride | American LGBTQ+ Museum Groundbreaking Celebration

On December 3, 2024, the American LGBTQ+ Museum celebrated the start of construction at its new home at The New York Historical with over 450 supporters and a powerful program featuring remarks from activists, artists, and elected officials.

American gay liberation activist Marsha P Johnson (1945 ‑ 1992), wearing headband, and an unidentified woman in facepaint, on 7th Avenue South (between Grove and Christopher streets), attend the second annual Stonewall anniversary march (Gay Liberation Day), later known as Gay Pride, New York, New York, June 21, 1971. (Photo by Fred W. McDarrah/Getty Images)

About

The American LGBTQ+ Museum will tell our evolving histories in our own voices, as we envision a world in which all people work toward and experience the joy of liberation.

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Our Plan

Beginning with our incubation at The New York Historical, the Museum will be vibrant and welcoming, both visually and cognitively, for the entire LGBTQ+ community.

20th December 1989: Portrait of American author, AIDS campaigner and gay rights activist Larry Kramer, founder of ACT‑UP and the Gay Men's Health Crisis group, posing in front of a book shelf in his home, New York City. Kramer is wearing a 'SILENCE = DEATH' T‑shirt. (Photo by Sara Krulwich/New York Times Co./Getty Images)

Who We Are

Our team is responsible for oversight of the organization’s operations and guiding The Museum’s long‑term vision and planning.

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Support the LGBTQ+ Museum

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of support of the forthcoming American LGBTQ+ Museum in New York City.