Leather Archives and Museum
Leather Archives and Museum, Sex museum and LGBT archive in Rogers Park, Chicago, US
The Leather Archives and Museum occupies a large commercial building that houses extensive collections related to leather, fetishism, and alternative sexual practices.
Established in 1991 by Chuck Renslow and Tony DeBlase, the museum moved to its current location in 1999 to accommodate its growing collection.
The museum features permanent exhibits including the Dungeon exhibition, Leatherbar, and A Room of Her Own focusing on women's leather history.
Visitors must be 18 years old to enter, with admission fees of 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for students, military personnel, and seniors.
The institution maintains a specialized library containing books and resources documenting leather culture within LGBTQ+ communities across the United States.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1991
Founders: Chuck Renslow, Tony DeBlase
Phone: +17737619200
Website: https://leatherarchives.org
GPS coordinates: 41.99864,-87.66828
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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