Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, New York City

Name: Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art
Address: 26 Wooster St, New York City, 10013-2227, United States
Telephone: +1 212-431-2609

#757 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, formerly the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, is a visual art museum in SoHo, Lower Manhattan, New York City. It mainly collects, preserves and exhibits visual arts created by LGBTQ artists or art about LGBTQ+ themes, issues, and people. The Museum, operated by the Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation, offers exhibitions year-round in numerous locations and owns more than 22,000 objects, including, paintings, drawings, photography, prints and sculpture. It has been recognized as one of the oldest arts groups engaged in the collection and preservation of gay art. The Foundation was awarded Museum status by the New York State Board of Regents in 2011 and was formally accredited as a museum in 2016. The Museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums and operates pursuant to their guidelines. As of 2019, the LLM was the only museum in the world dedicated to artwork documenting the LGBTQ experience. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2016Coordinates: 40°43'18"N, 74°0'11"W

Address

26 Wooster StDowntown Manhattan (SoHo)New York City 10013-2227 United States

Contact

+1 212-431-2609

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Day trips

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Center for Italian Modern Art, Little Italy, Soho Repertory Theatre, Petrosino Square.

~1200 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Center for Italian Modern Art, New York City
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Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, New York City
8 min walk • Little Italy is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City, once known for its large Italian population. It is bounded on the west by Tribeca and Soho, on the south by Chinatown, on the east by the Bowery and Lower East Side, and on the north by Nolita.
~850 ftS
Theater
Soho Repertory Theatre, New York City
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~1560 ftE
Park
Petrosino Square, New York City
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~1120 ftS
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ARChive of Contemporary Music, New York City
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The Drawing Center, New York City
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~870 ftNW
Park
LentSpace, New York City
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~170 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Team Gallery, New York City
1 min walk • Team Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, with an additional project space in Venice, CA. It was founded by José Freire and Lisa Ruyter in 1996.
~1010 ftS
Museum
Apexart, New York City
5 min walk • apexart is a non-profit art space located in Manhattan, New York, that focuses on challenging the gallery system and democratizing the process by which art is curated and exhibited. The organization was founded by Steven Rand in 1994.
~1250 ftN
Park
Vesuvio Playground, New York City
7 min walk • Vesuvio Playground is an 0.64-acre neighborhood park located on the corner of Thompson Street and Spring Street, off of Prince Street, in SoHo, Manhattan, New York City.
~1300 ftE
Monuments and statues, Neighbourhood
SoHo, New York City
7 min walk • The Wall, also known as The Gateway to Soho, is a piece of minimalist art that was constructed in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art open?

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Team Gallery, New York City (1 min walk), Dactyl Foundation, New York City (2 min walk), Performing Garage, New York City (2 min walk), The Drawing Center, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art:

Metro

Canal Street • Lines: A, C, E (4 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Grand Street • Lines: M55 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (23 min walk)