The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art's Prince Street Project Space
The Leslie-Lohman Museum, the only art museum in the world devoted to the gathering and preservation of LGBTQ history, is home to a collection of more than 30,000 works of art. For artists, activists, and allies, this cultural center is a must-visit; admission is always free (with a suggested donation of $10).
Leslie and Lohman started displaying works at their SoHo loft in 1969 after realizing the need to celebrate gay-themed art at a time when doing so was frowned upon. On Broome Street, they eventually opened a gallery that remained open until 1981.
Up until 2006, when it moved to a new location at 26 Wooster Street, the Leslie-Lohman Gallery on Prince Street, which hosted numerous exhibitions of gay and lesbian artists, served as the organization's primary location. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art is still located here; it received accreditation as a museum in 2016. The museum is "the only dedicated LGBTQ+ art museum in the world with a mission to exhibit and preserve LGBTQ+ art and foster the artists who create it," according to its website.
- Location: 26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013
- Website: https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/leslie-lohman-gallery/
- Phone: +1 212-431-2609
