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 the leading gay archives in America and the Stonewall Library which remains the largest LGBTQ+ collection in the world. Stonewall presents an annual series of exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions with a goal to connect members of our community with a wide variety of ideas and perspectives..
HONORING OUR HEROES
JANIS IAN
BARNEY FRANK
JON STRYKER
standing on the shoulders of heroes
Saturday, February 21st | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale
On this unforgettable night, we proudly honor JON STRYKER, one of the global LGBTQ+ movement’s most visionary, generous, and steadfast champions, and THE HONORABLE BARNEY FRANK, whose more than 30 years of fearless leadership in the U.S. Congress transformed the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in this country and JANIS IAN, a trailblazing artist whose voice, activism, and unapologetic authenticity have inspired generations.
Together, Barney, Jon, and Janis join the distinguished ranks of our Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes traveling exhibition — a testament to their legacy, their brilliance, and the countless lives they’ve uplifted.
Featured Events
Special Event at Stonewall
Interview with Author Allen Young
TALK & RECEPTION
Tuesday, March 3rd
6:15 PM Refreshments served
6:30 PM Program begins
IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM
Free event. Limited number of books will be available for purchase.
Join author Allen Young for an engaging conversation about his book Left, Gay & Green: A Writer’s Life—a vivid, personal exploration of activism, identity, and the power of storytelling across decades of social change. Young reflects on his journey through the LGBTQ+ movement, environmental advocacy, and radical politics, offering insight into a life lived at the intersection of courage, community, and creative expression.
To attend in person RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org
Or to register on Zoom click below.
Film & Discussion
Esther Newton Made Me Gay
FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION WITH ESTHER NEWTON & JEAN CARLOMUSTO
Sunday, March 8th | 4:00 PM
Free event – refreshments will be served.
Esther Newton Made Me Gay (2022), directed by Jean Carlomusto, traces the groundbreaking life and work of cultural anthropologist Esther Newton—from her early awakening to gay life in the 1950s to her pioneering scholarship on drag culture, lesbian identity, and queer studies. The film offers an intimate portrait of Newton as a butch lesbian whose research and activism helped shape generations of LGBTQ+ thinkers and communities.
Esther Newton and director Jean Carlomusto will be in attendance for a post‑screening conversation.
Film & Discussion
Letter to Anita
FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION WITH PRODUCER ANDREA MEYERSON
Saturday, March 14th | 6:00 PM
Free event – refreshments will be served.
Letter to Anita is a powerful documentary that traces the life of Dr. Ronni Sanlo, whose world was upended when Anita Bryant’s anti-gay crusade helped ignite a wave of discrimination that cost Sanlo custody of her children and reshaped LGBTQ+ life in America. Through intimate storytelling and historical context, the film follows Sanlo’s journey from personal loss to public leadership, illuminating the human impact of bigotry and the resilience that fuels activism. It stands as both a portrait of one woman’s courage and a reminder of the ongoing fight for dignity, justice, and community.
Producer Andrea Meyerson will be in attendance for a post‑screening conversation.
Featured Programs
Donuts &
Conversation
with President & CEO Robert Kesten
1st and 3rd Saturdays | 11:30 AM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
Stonewall National Women’s Fund & Friends
The mission of the Stonewall National Women’s Fund is to ensure parity for women in every aspect of LGBTQ+ life, especially in how women’s stories are recorded, preserved, and celebrated. Our focus on Stonewall’s archives, library, exhibits, films, and programs strengthens the visibility of LGBTQ+ women’s history.
Stonewall Movie Nights
with OUTSFL
Selected Thursdays| 6:30 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free to attend.
current exhibitions
Amazon Rising: The Legacy of Wonder Woman
PRESENTED BY THE STONEWALL NATIONAL WOMEN’S FUND
With items from the Harriet Leyden Collection
ON DISPLAY
January 17th – February 17th
Will You Wear My Pin? The Wearable History of Our Community
With items from the Stephen Driscoll Collection
ON DISPLAY
January 23rd – February 17th
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Sahara: NYC’s Lesbian Legacy Exhibition + Disco Dance
Free!
PRESENTED BY THE STONWALL NATIONAL WOMEN’S FUND
EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY
February 28th – April 5th
OPENING RECEPTION + DISCO DANCE
Saturday, February 28th | 5:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate the legendary 1976 lesbian bar Sahara with archival photos, stories, and a curatorial talk—then stay as we turn on the disco ball for a ’70s‑inspired disco dance night.
Dress in your best disco sparkle and join us!
Lite refreshments & drinks available.
RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org to attend.
Support provided by the Fund for the City of New York on behalf of its fiscally sponsored project, the NYC LGBTQ Historic Sites Project.
Von Steuben: Architect of American Independence
ON DISPLAY
April 17th – May 15th
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, April 17th| 6:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free event. Refreshments will be served.
The Many Faces
of Pride
ON DISPLAY
May 30th – July 23rd
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, May 30th | 5:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free event. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org to attend.
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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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