The LA&M is closed all major US holidays. Access to the Archival Collection requires an appointment in advance

For directions to the LA&M click here

Last admission to the exhibits is 30 minutes before closing time
The self guided tour through eight exhibit spaces is open to LA&M Members free of charge
30 day membership* for Students, Seniors & Military personnel: $5.00 (ID card required)
Group Rates: Please contact the LA&M directly
Admission is $10.00* Click here to save on admission

*A 30 day membership can be purchased at the door for admission to the museum exhibits. You must retain your ticket stub to regain entrance for up to 30 days.

Administrative Office hours:

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday from 9am - 2pm
Wednesday from 9am - 4pm
Thursday from 9am - 7pm
Friday from 9am - 7pm
Saturday from 9am - 5pm
Sunday from 10am - 5pm

Administrative Staff:

Executive Director Rick Storer
Director of Operations Jeffrey Storer
Director of Project Management Chester Munro

Mailing Address:

6418 North Greenview Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626

Tax ID (FEIN): 36-3841874

The LA&M is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a charity under the 501(c)(3) provisions. This means that monetary donations as well as donations to the collections are tax deductible subject to IRS rules and regulations. While the LA&M is pursuing grant opportunities, we rely on the community whose history is being preserved for support. The LA&M operational expenses consist of archival and exhibit supplies, utility bills necessary to maintain appropriate environmental conditions, exhibit freight expenses, and administrative expenses.

Mission Statement

"The compilation, preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes."

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Collections

The Leather Archives & Museum is a library, museum and archives pertaining to Leather, fetishism, sadomasochism, and alternative sexual practices. The geographic collection scope is worldwide and includes all sexual orientations and genders. The library collection contains published books, magazines, scholarly publications, films and electronic resources related to the subject matter. The museum collection contains original erotic art and artifacts from alternative sex organizations and individuals. The archival collection contains unpublished papers and records from notable activists, artists, businesses and organizations related to the subject matter.