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|location = 3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive<br>[[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109]]<br>United States
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The '''Erotic Heritage Museum (EHM)''' is a {{convert|24000|sqft|adj=on}} space with {{convert|17000|sqft}} dedicated to the history of [[erotica]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eroticmuseumvegas.com/museum/ |title=Erotic Heritage Museum |accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref> The grand patron of the museum is [[Harry Mohney]], founder of [[Déjà Vu (company)|Déjà Vu]].<ref name="lvrj2008-08-042">{{cite news|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/doug-elfman/erotic-heritage-museum-opens-wild-party|title=Erotic Heritage Museum Opens with Wild Party|last=Elfman|first=Doug|date=4 August 2008|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]}}</ref> An educational, performance and exhibit space, The Erotic Heritage Museum also houses a lobby selling various retail items and hosts readings, symposiums and 'meet and greets' of notables in the world of sexual education and art.
The '''Erotic Heritage Museum (EHM)''' is a {{convert|24000|sqft|adj=on}} space with {{convert|17000|sqft}} dedicated to the history of [[erotica]], located in [[Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eroticmuseumvegas.com/museum/ |title=Erotic Heritage Museum |access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> The grand patron of the museum is [[Harry Mohney]], founder of [[Déjà Vu (company)|Déjà Vu]].<ref name="lvrj2008-08-042">{{cite news|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/doug-elfman/erotic-heritage-museum-opens-wild-party|title=Erotic Heritage Museum Opens with Wild Party|last=Elfman|first=Doug|date=4 August 2008|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]}}</ref> The Erotic Heritage Museum is an educational, performance, and exhibit space, where various retail items are sold in the lobby. The museum hosts readings, symposia, and "meet and greets" of notables in the world of sexual education and art.


==History==
==History==
The museum opened on August 2, 2008.,<ref name="lvrj2008-08-042"/> ceased operations for a brief restructuring on February 19, 2014 and reopened on June 7, 2014 as '''Harry Mohney's Erotica Museum'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/after-melodramatic-closing-erotic-museum-set-reopen-saturday|title=After melodramatic closing, erotic museum set to reopen Saturday|last=Juhl|first=Wesley|date=6 June 2014|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]}}</ref> The museum is managed by Harry Mohney Erotic Museum LLC, a Nevada corporation.
The museum opened on August 2, 2008,<ref name="lvrj2008-08-042"/> ceased operations for a brief restructuring on February 19, 2014, and reopened on June 7, 2014, as '''Harry Mohney's Erotica Museum'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/after-melodramatic-closing-erotic-museum-set-reopen-saturday|title=After melodramatic closing, erotic museum set to reopen Saturday|last=Juhl|first=Wesley|date=6 June 2014|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]}}</ref> The museum is managed by Harry Mohney Erotic Museum LLC, a Nevada corporation.


==Collection==
==Collection==
The Harry Mohney Erotic Museum's sole purpose is to perform educational, scientific and literary functions relating to sexual, emotional, mental and physical health. Historical and contemporary erotic materials donated to the Harry Mohney Erotic Museum may be sold by the artist or collection holder, or made available on loan from individual artists for viewing in accordance with federal law.
The Harry Mohney Erotic Museum's sole purpose is to perform educational, scientific, and literary functions relating to sexual, emotional, mental, and physical health. Historical and contemporary erotic materials donated to the Harry Mohney Erotic Museum may be sold by the artist or collection holder, or made available on loan from individual artists for viewing in accordance with federal law.


The museum seeks to bridge the gap between that which is commercial and often misidentified as pornographic, with that which is aesthetic, often identified as folk, pop, and fine art. In keeping with the legacy of the American [[sexual revolution]], the EHM is dedicated to the belief that sexual pleasure and fun are natural aspects of the human experience, that such pleasure should be made available to all, and that our individual sexuality belongs to each of us. Enjoying the experimental experiences of the many immersive exhibits on display attendees can educate themselves on various sexualities in a non commercial way.
The museum seeks to bridge the gap between that which is commercial and often misidentified as pornographic, with that which is aesthetic, often identified as folk, pop, and fine art. In keeping with the legacy of the American [[sexual revolution]], the museum is dedicated to the belief that sexual pleasure and fun are natural aspects of the human experience, that such pleasure should be made available to all, and that our individual sexuality belongs to each of us.


The Erotic Heritage Museum features the following displays:
The Erotic Heritage Museum features the following displays:
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:The Garden of Earthly Delights
:Worlds Largest Erotic Bicycle
:Academic reviews of Human Sexuality Studies
:Academic reviews of Human Sexuality Studies
:Erotically themed photographs, sketches, paintings
:Erotically themed photographs, sketches, paintings
:Wall of Shame: Articles about Political, Religious or Celebrity Personalities Connected to Scandals
:Wall of Shame: Articles about Political, Religious or Celebrity Personalities Connected to Scandals<ref>{{cite podcast |host=Ian Elsner|title=34. Erotic Heritage Museum with Dr. Victoria Hartmann |publisher=Museum Archipelago |date=22 January 2018 |url=http://museumarchipelago.com/34 |access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref>
:Jay Losofsky Sculptures
:Jay Losofsky Sculptures
:The Jewel Bow Theater
:The Jewel Box Theater
:The Paris Theater
:The Paris Theater
:Sex Work in Nevada Exhibit featuring Chicken Ranch artifacts
:Sex Work in Nevada Exhibit featuring Chicken Ranch artifacts
:The Sex in the Future Exhibit featuring an AI Robot
:The Auto-Erotic Chair
:The Star Wars Exhibit
:The Star Wars Exhibit
:Sex in Space Immersive Exhibit
:Sex in Space Immersive Exhibit
:The Evolution of Human Sexuality Exhibit
:The Evolution of Human Sexuality Exhibit
:The Mel Gordon Horizontal Collaboration Exhibit
:Legba and the Fon People of Benin Africa Exhibit
:Sex and the Media Video Room Exhibit
:Sex and the Media Video Room Exhibit
:The Sex in the Third Reich Exhibit
:The Sex in the Third Reich Exhibit
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The second floor is mainly devoted to erotic art, some of it available for sale. The presented pieces range from classic to abstract and include paintings, sketches, watercolors, porcelain figurines, sculptures, and carved wood objects.
The second floor is mainly devoted to erotic art, some of it available for sale. The presented pieces range from classic to abstract and include paintings, sketches, watercolors, porcelain figurines, sculptures, and carved wood objects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deesultimatereviews.com/erotic%20heritage%20museum.htm |title=Review of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas |website=Deesultimatereviews.com |access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Harry Mahony's Erotic Heritage Museum, Las Vegas, June 2014.jpg|thumb|Museum exterior]]
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deesultimatereviews.com/erotic%20heritage%20museum.htm |title=Review of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas |website=Deesultimatereviews.com |accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref>

== Performances ==
Since 2015, the museum has hosted ''[[Puppetry of the Penis]]'', a nude live comedy show, up to 5 nights per week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puppetry Of The Penis |url=https://www.eroticmuseumvegas.com/puppetry-of-the-penis/ |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=[[Erotic Heritage Museum]]}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|www.eroticmuseumvegas.com}}
*{{Official website|www.eroticmuseumvegas.com}}
*{{cite web|last=Martinez |first=Marlei |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/worlds-kinkiest-sex-museums/story?id=10081617 |title=World's Kinkiest Sex Museums - ABC News |website=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-03-15 |accessdate=2016-02-03}}
*{{cite web|last=Martinez |first=Marlei |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/worlds-kinkiest-sex-museums/story?id=10081617 |title=World's Kinkiest Sex Museums - ABC News |website=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-03-15 |access-date=2016-02-03}}
* Laura Henkel PhD {{Official website|www.laurahenkel.com/highlights}}


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Latest revision as of 15:39, 13 April 2024

Erotic Heritage Museum
Map
Established2008
Location3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
United States
Coordinates36°07′48″N 115°10′29″W / 36.1300816°N 115.1746632°W / 36.1300816; -115.1746632
TypeErotic museum
DirectorVictoria Hartmann, Ph.D.
Websitewww.eroticmuseumvegas.com

The Erotic Heritage Museum (EHM) is a 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m2) space with 17,000 square feet (1,600 m2) dedicated to the history of erotica, located in Las Vegas.[1] The grand patron of the museum is Harry Mohney, founder of Déjà Vu.[2] The Erotic Heritage Museum is an educational, performance, and exhibit space, where various retail items are sold in the lobby. The museum hosts readings, symposia, and "meet and greets" of notables in the world of sexual education and art.

History

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The museum opened on August 2, 2008,[2] ceased operations for a brief restructuring on February 19, 2014, and reopened on June 7, 2014, as Harry Mohney's Erotica Museum.[3] The museum is managed by Harry Mohney Erotic Museum LLC, a Nevada corporation.

Collection

[edit]

The Harry Mohney Erotic Museum's sole purpose is to perform educational, scientific, and literary functions relating to sexual, emotional, mental, and physical health. Historical and contemporary erotic materials donated to the Harry Mohney Erotic Museum may be sold by the artist or collection holder, or made available on loan from individual artists for viewing in accordance with federal law.

The museum seeks to bridge the gap between that which is commercial and often misidentified as pornographic, with that which is aesthetic, often identified as folk, pop, and fine art. In keeping with the legacy of the American sexual revolution, the museum is dedicated to the belief that sexual pleasure and fun are natural aspects of the human experience, that such pleasure should be made available to all, and that our individual sexuality belongs to each of us.

The Erotic Heritage Museum features the following displays:

The Garden of Earthly Delights
Academic reviews of Human Sexuality Studies
Erotically themed photographs, sketches, paintings
Wall of Shame: Articles about Political, Religious or Celebrity Personalities Connected to Scandals[4]
Jay Losofsky Sculptures
The Jewel Box Theater
The Paris Theater
Sex Work in Nevada Exhibit featuring Chicken Ranch artifacts
The Sex in the Future Exhibit featuring an AI Robot
The Star Wars Exhibit
Sex in Space Immersive Exhibit
The Evolution of Human Sexuality Exhibit
The Mel Gordon Horizontal Collaboration Exhibit
Legba and the Fon People of Benin Africa Exhibit
Sex and the Media Video Room Exhibit
The Sex in the Third Reich Exhibit
The Teacher Scandals Exhibit
The History of the Peep Show Exhibit
The LGBTIQ Gallery
The Fithian Collection
Historic artifacts
Porcelain figurines
Erotic Sculptures
Artist of the Month Gallery
Rotating Exhibits

The second floor is mainly devoted to erotic art, some of it available for sale. The presented pieces range from classic to abstract and include paintings, sketches, watercolors, porcelain figurines, sculptures, and carved wood objects.[5]

Museum exterior

Performances

[edit]

Since 2015, the museum has hosted Puppetry of the Penis, a nude live comedy show, up to 5 nights per week.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Erotic Heritage Museum". Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b Elfman, Doug (4 August 2008). "Erotic Heritage Museum Opens with Wild Party". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  3. ^ Juhl, Wesley (6 June 2014). "After melodramatic closing, erotic museum set to reopen Saturday". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  4. ^ Ian Elsner (22 January 2018). "34. Erotic Heritage Museum with Dr. Victoria Hartmann" (Podcast). Museum Archipelago. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Review of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas". Deesultimatereviews.com. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Puppetry Of The Penis". Erotic Heritage Museum. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
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