Museum of Sex
Museum of Sex
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
About
The Museum of Sex, also known as MoSex, is dedicated to the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality. In its mission to encourage open discourse, the museum hosts educational exhibitions that feature a variety of sexual preferences and subcultures, and is home to over 20,000 artifacts. After your educational journey, swing by Super Funland, a four-story immersive journey and innovative carnival experience created by artists like RuPaul, and check out the gift shop downstairs for a spicy souvenir.
Visitors to the Museum of Sex must be 18 years or older with valid proof of ID. – Tripadvisor
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- Dana B1 contributionGreat but needs change arrival policyDue to the high volume of people during our time slot the tickets we bought a states to arrive 15 mins before. They stated that we would still have wait until reservation time. Tickets were bought for 420pm and arrival time 405pm. They really should have policy placed when volume is high during time slots instead having customers turned away for 15 to 20 mins. Hence please take out the estimate arrival time if they are not going to abide by the terms. Other than that museum itself was amazing very fun and orgasmic lol 😝Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 18, 2023
- Claire C2 contributionsA progressive museum for 2002 standardsDisappointing lack of social progress in terms of representation of multiple communities and groups. Very little trans representation. The physical space was incredibly inaccessible to physical limitations. While the carnival aspect was very fun and joyful, so much of the museum left me wanting more, and feeling disappointed.Dear Clair That would mean during 2016-18 we were “very 2023” ;). Too bad you missed not just one but THREE of our previous exhibitions - prior to covid and current social trends - specific to the trans communities. With a subject as broad as human sexuality there is only so much we can represent in a limited space and time. Though as you might glean from our exhibition history we’ve generally been ahead of the curve, Not on the radars of even the most virtuous of virtue signalers. So stay tuned! We hope to see you again for future ahead-of-the-curve exhibitions.Written February 20, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 20, 2023
- Carolina Andrea BSantiago, Chile3 contributionsDISCRIMINATIONmy experience in the museum it wasn't excellent. Look when u are foreign a lot of people usually hurts u. However i didn't think that in the museum one person that was in the vibrators section could be xenophobic (i heard him when spoke with the guard). Im psychiatrist and im studying sexology, that's the reason for my visit in the museum. Please more attencion in the people that work with us. Greetings,Visited February 2023Written March 8, 2023
- YeseniaUtica, New York1 contributionGood timePeople need to be advised by staff that once going down the slide, they cannot go back. I wanted to experience another area that I thought I could go back to but was told that I couldn't. Other than that, it was fun, interactive, and interestingly educational. Husband and I renewed our vows in a cute machine. The Yank game was hilarious!Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 28, 2023
- travelaround_8King of Prussia, Pennsylvania152 contributionsDisappointmentThis was a disappointment. Basically, this museum is about history and how society sexualize everything around us. Basically sex sells. There are 4 floors and you just walk around looking at old artifacts or sex things people used in the past. There is a play room where the slide and games are, but it was eh. Lastly, don’t trust the ticket price online because it’ll change when you purchase it online. It went from $36 to $41. So double check and see if it’s worth it.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 18, 2023
- Lili A1 contributionMy museum of sex experienceThe display was very intriguing and we took lots of photos. I love how sex were examined through various eyes, time period and perspective. I think a bondage room top it off. Otherwise an interactive and fun experience,Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 29, 2023
- Yarelisse RiveraSan Juan, Puerto Rico4 contributionsCool museum, rude staffGot there for the last entry and we were told that we had enough time to explore to then be rushed floor after floor in intervals of 5-10 mins. The museum was fun and interesting yet the staff was rude and unwelcoming. I would’ve rather been told that it was better to visit another day. With comments like “you spent more than 8 mins on this floor so yeah good luck with the rest” “you should’ve entered ealier if you wanted to play that game” mind you by 9:45pm and at the very end stating that I couldn’t use the bathroom on the main floor.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 16, 2023
- Julisa M1 contributionHyped UpWas an average experience. I feel like the place is more hyped up than what it actually is. People advertise the place as if there's SOO MUCH TO DO. I feel like there should be more activities or even questions to get couples going and be conversation starters. Have couple interact more and spark different topic.It's true, most of our guests do rave about the place.Written November 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 18, 2023
- Nora FVancouver, Canada24 contributionsMath puzzles and gamesFun experience. Not all exhibits worked, but many were tactile and provided an experience for every willing participant. Some volunteers instead of explaining mainly "played" themselves. Puzzles were interesting and thught provoking for everyone.Please come again!Written November 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 19, 2023
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Emilia
Helsinki, Finland105 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
I really liked this museum, quite informative yet fun! Definitely could go there once again. However, keep in mind that everything in the last part (superfunland) costs something, so keep your credit card with you. We weren’t informed of this and we’d left our coats and bags to the hanger so no games for us to play.
Written March 6, 2020
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Yarelisse Rivera
San Juan, Puerto Rico4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Got there for the last entry and we were told that we had enough time to explore to then be rushed floor after floor in intervals of 5-10 mins. The museum was fun and interesting yet the staff was rude and unwelcoming. I would’ve rather been told that it was better to visit another day.
With comments like “you spent more than 8 mins on this floor so yeah good luck with the rest” “you should’ve entered ealier if you wanted to play that game” mind you by 9:45pm and at the very end stating that I couldn’t use the bathroom on the main floor.
With comments like “you spent more than 8 mins on this floor so yeah good luck with the rest” “you should’ve entered ealier if you wanted to play that game” mind you by 9:45pm and at the very end stating that I couldn’t use the bathroom on the main floor.
Written July 16, 2023
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travelaround_8
King of Prussia, PA152 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This was a disappointment. Basically, this museum is about history and how society sexualize everything around us. Basically sex sells. There are 4 floors and you just walk around looking at old artifacts or sex things people used in the past. There is a play room where the slide and games are, but it was eh. Lastly, don’t trust the ticket price online because it’ll change when you purchase it online. It went from $36 to $41. So double check and see if it’s worth it.
Written June 18, 2023
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Danielle
1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
The museum was very fun; it had elements of a traditional museum as well as interactive portions. The staff was very accommodating of my sensitivity to flashing/strobe lights, and took me through a separate door to avoid that part. It didn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable at all, which I really appreciated! Overall great experience; my boyfriend and I loved it!
Written May 26, 2022
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Wonderful to hear. Thank you for coming by and experiencing our work. And sharing your support.
Written May 26, 2022
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Vince T
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beware, their opening hours varies. Tried to go there this past Saturday and Sunday night. First time learned that they stop letting people in an hour before closing and was told to come back the next day by a certain time at the door. Went back the next day, 2 hours before closing, got in was told to wait by the purple lights to buy the tickets. After 10 minutes in line (one register open with a bunch of staff hanging out chilling), heard a staff yell they were sold out of tickets for the day? 2 hours before closing they sell out of tickets to a walk through museum? When you can go through their museum an hour? Definitely don't recommend wasting your time there when the staff clearly doesn't want to be there and will try to get customers out by a certain time.
Written October 13, 2023
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jonah214
Chicago, IL19 contributions
Sep 2022
We tried to visit, but they require people to use their personal cell phones to access the museum, and we’re not comfortable with that for privacy reasons. This policy would also be problematic for people who are being tracked on their cell phone, people who don't have smart phones, people whose battery is dead, people with very limited data plans, possibly international travelers, and possibly others. We were very disappointed not to be able to visit this attraction on our honeymoon and strongly urge the museum to adopt privacy-friendly options.
Written September 24, 2022
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So sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit. Appreciate your feedback.
Written October 13, 2022
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Liza
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
This unique experience takes you through a wondrous wind on the history of sexuality. Please go into this blindly and be impressed by this unique experience. You won’t wanna forget this exhibit. This walk through takes about an 1. 1/2 hours sometimes 2, so plan your day accordingly! The staff were very helpful in each section and were very humorous! Lastly one of the greatest things about this experience is its closing times. It is typically opens from 1PM to 10PM. NOTES: This is a 21+ building and they won’t let you in without a valid ID.|| This museum could be considered vulgar or inappropriate to viewers so be warned and let your viewers know. You will experience exibits with real adult films and comedic interactive experiences.|| Overall 10/10 stars. 💫❤️💕
Written August 10, 2023
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degrawm
Buckeye, AZ464 contributions
Feb 2022
If your tired of the normal museums in NYC, then you must visit this museum. Although it wasn't quite what I thought it would be, it did prove to be very interesting. They had a Funland Carnival themed portion of the museum and that proved to be most fun as you got to interact and play the games. So if you need something to do for date night this is you place to go.
Written February 16, 2022
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Glad you had fun! We hope you learned something as well. Thanks for sharing.
Written February 26, 2022
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isis r
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Went on a date to the city with my girlfriend, and this was a great museum experience! Not only was able to learn the history behind at all but also, they had great artifacts as well as activities throughout the museum. There was never a dull moment while we were there in plenty of a picture opportunities, as well as prize-winning opportunities, which made it all so much fun. My girlfriend said she has been there three times and every time was a different experience immersive and so exciting and we both cannot wait until we return. Thank you so much for a great experience!
Written March 30, 2023
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Thanks for the wonderful review and feedback! We are so glad you and your girlfriend had a well rounded visit full of fun and education! That's what we hope for. Come back and see us again soon! :)
Written April 3, 2023
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Carolina Andrea B
Santiago, Chile3 contributions
Feb 2023
my experience in the museum it wasn't excellent. Look when u are foreign a lot of people usually hurts u. However i didn't think that in the museum one person that was in the vibrators section could be xenophobic (i heard him when spoke with the guard).
Im psychiatrist and im studying sexology, that's the reason for my visit in the museum. Please more attencion in the people that work with us. Greetings,
Im psychiatrist and im studying sexology, that's the reason for my visit in the museum. Please more attencion in the people that work with us. Greetings,
Written March 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Amber D
Norwich, UK
Do you have to pay additionally for the games in Superfunland?
Museum of Sex
New York City, NY1 contribution
Hi, Your ticket to the museum includes Super Funland and a chance to play every game once. After that time it will be an additional fee for each game.
Tracy Traveler
Seattle, WA5 contributions
What is the minimum age for MoSex?
Museum of Sex
New York City, NY1 contribution
The age limit for entry into the museum is 18+
Randyerin010112
Boston, MA14 contributions
How long does it take to see everything on a day?
Museum of Sex
New York City, NY1 contribution
We suggest 90min but you can easily spend over 2hrs.
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