Stonewall Library & Archives, LGBTQIA+ museum and archive in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
Stonewall Library & Archives is a museum and archive in Fort Lauderdale dedicated to documenting LGBTQIA+ history and lived experiences. The collection spans books, digital records, photographs, and personal objects that chronicle decades of activism, culture, and community life.
The institution was founded in 1973, starting as a personal collection kept in a private home. It gradually developed into a recognized resource holding thousands of documents that trace the movement and the people who shaped it.
The name references the 1969 Stonewall uprising and honors its role in igniting the modern movement. Visitors encounter a space where community stories are preserved and made visible to everyone.
The facility is housed in an accessible building with distinct exhibition areas that are easy to navigate. Plan to spend time browsing the collections, as there is substantial material to explore across the various galleries.
The collection holds rare books and manuscripts specifically documenting LGBTQIA+ history in the American Southeast. This regional material is scarce elsewhere, making the archive an invaluable resource for researchers and those tracing local heritage.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1973
Website: https://stonewall-museum.org
GPS coordinates: 26.13670,-80.13010
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20
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