Sex Museums? My Stripper Friend Told Me

Once I found out they existed I did a little research. Here what I found. I decided to put together a list of the world's sex museums. Even if you can't pay a visit, their websites are informative and loaded with photos of exhibits. Erotic Heritage Museum, Las Vegas The somewhat bizarre collaboration of a “Preacher and a Pornographer,” this pleasure palace houses over 17,000 square feet of artistically expressive erotica. Behold, ye Larry Flynt and “Ho-Down Mural” exhibitions. Sex Machines Museum, Prague A museum devoted entirely to the history and display of, to quote the website, “mechanical erotic appliances, the purpose of which is to bring pleasure and allow extraordinary and unusual positions during intercourse.” There's also a small theater for viewing old erotic cinema. Museum of Sex, New York It may not be the among the best-known of the city's museums, but this monument to sex education, history, and cultural significance isn't just for academics. It's a good time, too. With rotating exhibits and virtual installations on everything from the “Sex Lives of Animals” and “Kink,” to a tribute to American pin-up photography, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to stop at the OralFix Aphrodisiac Cafe for an erotic elixir. Sexmuseum Amsterdam The Dutch are known for their rather laid-back attitude toward things the rest of the world tends to frown upon, which is one reason they're so much fun. The famed “Venustempel” in Amsterdam is focused on “the theme of sensual love.” And hey–the four euro entry fee is a lot cheaper than the Red Light District. Museu de l'erotica, Barcelona Dedicated to the exploration of erotica in all its various forms: anthropological, archaeological, sociological, artistic, literary, and something called “plastic arts.” Hm. Located in Barcelona's architecturally stunning LaRambla neighborhood. The Icelandic Phallological Museum, Husavik (northern island) This collection of over “two hundred and nine penises and penile parts” represents nearly all of the land and marine animals native to Iceland. The museum provides a base for modern research on the study of phallology. World Erotic Art Museum, Miami WEAM is home to the largest collection of erotic art in the United States, including sculpture and art objects. Rest assured it's a lot more tasteful than what you'll see parading on Ocean Drive. Musee de l'Erotisme, Paris Paris. Sex. Art. Need we say more? China Sex Museum, Tongli Located 50 miles outside of Shanghai in a former fishing village, this museum is dedicated to “over 9,000 years of Chinese sexual history,” with over 1,500 exhibits and artifacts. I am most definitely curious about the “Women and marriage” exhibit. Does it have a headache? Condom Museum, Nonthaburi (approximately one hour from…Bangkok) The Ministry of Public Health opened this little museum, located in the Department of Medical Sciences building, in 2010. Its purpose is to develop awareness about HIV/AIDS and eliminate negative public perception about condom use (ironic, given that Thailand is the world's largest producer of condoms). There you have it. Now try to get around and tell us what you find. Email [view link] Web [view link] Twitter [view link] Blog [view link]