Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

"I have a lot of mixed feelings about the space. On one hand, it had a lot of good information about the Stonewall Riots and the resulting Gay Liberation Movement and further activism throughout the years. The staff were knowledgeable and I heard them giving further information to various visitors as I was there. However, almost half of the entry space is taken up by corporate sponsorships. It's supposed to be a space celebrating the work that various Queer activists have done to allow for the liberty that many people enjoy today. It's supposed to be a space reminding the LGBTQ+ community and its allies of all the work that goes into fighting for our rights. Why is so much of the space taken up by literal golden shovels glorifying the corporations that donated to the space? Every other memorial/historic space I've been to have left their sponsorship information on plaques or signs so that the rest of the space can be filled with exhibits or information. It's honestly a bit shameful to walk into the space, greeted with a timeline of the Queer activism only to end up right in the middle of a room showcasing all the corporations that are willing to give people money now that supporting Queer people is profitable now. It's a nice place, I just think that it would be a much better monument if it didn't have a room dedicated to showcasing rainbow capitalism."

"It's a beautiful and cozy little museum that informs about such an important event in American history. It also gave me a nice cool rest spot during an especially hot day. Thankfully there was no wait to get in. You first enter into a museum that outlines the history of the inn first before diving into the leadup to the event. The exhibit isn't interactive, but it more than makes up for it with its clean presentation and detailed information. Once you finish the museum wall, you into a movie room that plays a film about Stonewall on loop. There are multiple seats available for you to rest and absorb the information and atmosphere. The whole process does not take long. I was in and out in less than half an hour - but I also just sat and rested for part of it. My lone issue with this place is its need for your phone number if you are a walk-in. While I can possibly understand the need for it if you have reserved tickets or have a party - it seems wholly unnecessary if you are just a passing visitor."

"Took the family to see. It’s very small and can be done in ten or fifteen minutes. I hope over time they are able to grow this site to include more info about the historic and monumental ways Queer civil rights activist have organized and fought (and continue to do so). But it’s a wonderful moment to share with our kids (8 and 6) as a small starting place about our history as a queer family."

"A cute little sanctuary in nyc. Signage and an av room powered by qsc. Clean bathrooms and a gift shop. We went during booming pride 2024 and found it exceptionally peaceful."