Museum of Sex, New York, USANew York's Museum of Sex, or MoSex, as it is also known, was conceived and founded by Daniel Gluck as an "institution unlike any other – one wholly dedicated to the exploration of the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. In keeping with this mission, the museum advocates open discourse and strives to present to the public the best in current scholarship unhindered by self-censorship." The museum opened with a special exhibition cataloguing the history of sex in New York itself, with everything from secret gay resorts, brothels and condom manufacturers, to the anti-vice crusades of Anthony Comstock. Since then it has shown seven temporary exhibitions along with its standard permanent collection. The museum also offers online exhibitions via its website. The museum was originally denied "non profit" status by the upstanding local officials of New York, however this has since changed. It's charter will not allow it to accept donations from the adult industry. There are over 9000 items in the museum's permanent collection. Most are from the US and reflect 250 years of American sexuality. Collection Highlights Ralph Whittington collection of pornography, striptease and burlesque artifacts, Lannan foundation modern art. Current temporary exhibitions include "Men Without Suits" and "Sex Machines". Facts for the Visitor
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of sex draws the curious on first day - Newsday Note: Sometimes written as Museum of Se[x]
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