
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2023 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
Scroll To Top
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
The nation's first museum dedicated solely to LGBT history opens Wednesday in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on the new GLBT History Museum, located in the historic Castro district.
"Now, objects from the kitchen table and pink-framed sunglasses that belonged to Harvey Milk -- who became the first elected openly gay politician in California by becoming a member of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors -- to manuscripts and sex toys, are on display at the 1,600-square-foot space at 4127 18th St.
"With two exhibits and hundreds of articles, the GLBT History Museum is the world's second museum dedicated solely to gay and lesbian archives and materials, museum officials said. The only other one is in Germany."
The museum is operated by the GLBT Historical Society, which sought to open a museum for more than a decade but struggled to find an affordable space, the Chronicle reports. A temporary exhibition opened after the 2008 film Milk proved a permanent museum could be successful, and encouraged local businesses and individuals to donate thousands to the $250,000 required to open and operate the permanent museum in its first year.
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
Lauren Boebert Caught Fondling Date’s Genitals During Family-Friendly Musical: Video
September 15 2023 11:20 PM
Watch Now: Advocate Channel
Trending Stories & News
For more news and videos on advocatechannel.com, click here.
Trending Stories & News
For more news and videos on advocatechannel.com, click here.
Latest Stories
HBO Acquires Rights to Book on Disgraced Lawmaker George Santos for Upcoming Film
December 03 2023 12:02 AM
Homophobe Kirk Cameron Promoting Alternative to 'Harmful' Scholastic Book Fairs
December 02 2023 11:30 AM
The Gay Candidate Who Could Flip a California Congressional Seat for the Democrats
December 02 2023 11:00 AM
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission
December 01 2023 4:41 PM
LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles
December 01 2023 4:36 PM