A Room of Her Own

The premiere Women’s Leather History Project exhibit : A Room of Her Own. Curated by Dr. Alex Warner and featuring items collected through the Women’s Leather History Project at the LA&M.

A Point in History, The Leather History Timeline

Based off the Leather History Timeline created by Tony DeBlase. We've selected a few of our favorite points and expanded on them. The new exhibit includes An interview with Mistress Mir of New York and her life as a Professional Dominatrix. The life of legendary porn star Val Martin and his involvement in the Gay Leather Community. The loss of a legend, Bettie Page and her experiences in front of and behind the camera. International Deaf Leather and the titleholders that made the contest great. Shibaricon and the erotic rope bondage of Lochai. Joseph Bean, his writings and his art. The art of Tom of Finland and Etienne coming together for a once in a lifetime show at Stompers Boots.

Debates in Leather

An exhibit at the LA&M that stages past and current debates in the scholarly and practical arena of alternative sexuality. The exhibit invites LA&M patrons to contribute by recording their opinions on the issues and objects displayed. Patrons can also suggest topics and debates for future exhibits. Currently on debate, Transgender issues as they relate to the Leather Community.

My Vest!

A selection of vests from the LA&M collection and the people who wear them. Photography by Rich Stadtmiller in the Uniforms Gallery

Guest Artist Gallery

The Leather Archives & Museum is dedicated to the preservation of and access to fetish history and culture. The G.A.G. Contemporary Fetish Gallery at the LA&M features works by renowned and emerging fetish artists from around the world. Curator Chester Munro assembles erotic exhibitions that entice and inspire all patrons from hardcore fetish enthusiasts to the tourist voyeur.

Check out the Women's Leather History Project

The WLHP is a multi-year project. Our initial target fund-raising goal for 2010 was and exceeded $10,000, and we hope to collect an additional $2,500/year for each additional year. Donations to the WLHP will only be used for program items related to the collection and exhibition of women’s leather history at the LA&M. Your donations will fund the hiring of a professional curator, the creation of museum exhibits at the LA&M, and the acquisition and storage of women’s leather resources.

LA&M Event Calendar

Research Services: Study S&M with the LA&M

Our research program is staffed by a diverse group of professionals and volunteers, bound together by their desire to serve your research needs. You can easily reach us via our web site, telephone or e-mail. Calls and e-mails are accepted during our operating hours of Thursday-Friday 11AM-7PM, and Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM.

The LA&M is looking for volunteers for their Docent Program

Are you an outgoing person? Do you want to share your knowledge with others? Have any experience as a tour guide? (or not). Become part of the LA&M's Docent Program. Give tours of the museum, research the collections, learn a new skill. For more information, please contact Rick Storer

All voting members are invited to attend these meetings. The meetings will be held at the Leather Archives & Museum Etienne Auditorium at the following times: Sunday, March 25^th 2012 at 12:00pm For more information, please contact Rick Storer