The First National LGBTQ+ Museum in the United States
A safe, welcoming place that inspires and promotes understanding.
Through collecting, we preserve and share the history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community and our significant contributions to society.
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library (SNMAL) operates one of America’s leading gay archives
and the Stonewall Library remains the
largest LGBTQ+ collection in the world.
Stonewall presents exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions connecting members of our community to a wide variety of ideas and perspectives.
ON THE SHOULDERS OF HEROES - DIGITAL HISTORY HUB
WHERE LGBTQ+ HISTORY LIVES, GROWS & CONNECTS
Discover Stonewall’s new interactive digital platform, On the Shoulders of Heroes, preserving the people, moments, and movements that shaped the LGBTQ+ community. This living archive is free, expanding, and built to honor the heroes whose stories continue to inspire. Funded in part by the generosity of F. Kendall Sharp and Anne‑Marie van der Velde, this project continues to grow with community support and enjoyment. Explore interconnected histories, learn from trailblazers, and keep coming back as new stories are added.
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE CELEBRATION
Preserving Our Past. Educating Our Present. Shaping Our Future.
STONEWALL MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES
Presented Live and on ZOOM
S. ELIAS W. SHARP
Author of “Scapegoat – Why America Made Trans People the Villain”
Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00 PM
RUSS LOPEZ
Author of “Provincetown Stories”
Monday, November 16 | 6:00 PM
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Bear Witness
ON DISPLAY JULY 31 - AUGUST 31
EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, July 31 | 6:00 PM
FREE TO ATTEND
Join us for an abridged history of Bear identity and culture in the LGBTQ+ world — including a few things you may not know.
The term “Bear” first appeared in a gay context in 1966 Los Angeles, long before it became widely recognized. Over the next two decades, scattered pockets of community slowly found one another, weaving together a culture that had existed quietly in bars, backrooms, and friendships. What emerged was a vibrant, affirming space where people who once felt isolated could finally see themselves reflected and celebrated.
Come learn how those early threads grew into a powerful movement of belonging, visibility, and pride.
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Paid for in part by a grant from Bears of South Florida
FEATURED PROGRAMS
ALL ARE INVITED TO DONUTS & CONVERSATION AND MOVIES NIGHTS.
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF STONEWALL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLUBS.
Donuts & Conversation
with President & CEO Robert Kesten
1st and 3rd Saturdays | 11:30 AM
Free to attend.
Stonewall Movie Nights in Collaboration with OUTSFL
2nd Thursday of the month | 6:30 PM
Free to attend.
Stonewall Book Club
Led by Clayton Littlewood
Via Zoom
2nd Monday of the month | 6:30 PM
Stonewall Film Club
Led by Charles Igancio & John Catania of Chill Fest
2nd Wed of the month | 7:00 PM
SUPPORT STONEWALL
Your gift fuels the preservation of LGBTQ+ history and ensures our stories are told, shared, and protected for generations. A donation to Stonewall directly supports exhibitions, education, and programs that make a real impact. Join us in keeping this history alive with a contribution today.
Share your time, talent, and heart with a community that depends on it. Stonewall volunteers help welcome visitors, support programs, preserve history, and keep our mission thriving. Sign up to learn about upcoming opportunities and make a meaningful impact.
Stay connected with the stories, events, and voices that shape LGBTQ+ history. Sign up for Stonewall’s newsletter to get updates on exhibitions, programs, and ways to support our mission—delivered right to your inbox.
Follow Stonewall on social media to stay close to the stories, events, and voices shaping LGBTQ+ history today. Join our online community for updates, behind‑the‑scenes moments, and ways to get involved.
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library is a nonprofit Florida corporation recognized as tax‑exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax‑deductible to the extent permitted by law. To view our most recent Form 990, please visit Guidestar.org.
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Major support for the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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