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Leather Archives and Museum

Leather Archives and Museum is a history museum in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Leather Archives and Museum?

The Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) is a community archives, library, and museum located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Chuck Renslow and Tony DeBlase in 1991, its mission is making “leather, kink, BDSM, and fetish accessible through research, preservation, education and community engagement." Renslow and DeBlase founded the museum to combat the loss and suppression of leather and fetish community history during the AIDS crisis.

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Museum details

Name
Leather Archives and Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.leatherarchives.org
IMLS Museum ID
8401700762
Coordinates
41.99875, -87.66806
What kind of museum is Leather Archives and Museum?

Leather Archives and Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Leather Archives and Museum located?

Leather Archives and Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 41.99875, -87.66806. See the map above.

Does Leather Archives and Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.leatherarchives.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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