The Burlesque Hall of Fame offers a unique museum experience as the world’s ONLY museum dedicated to the glitz and glamour of burlesque.

The Burlesque Hall of Fame is a nonprofit museum committed to preserving, sharing, celebrating, and inspiring the art of burlesque. We are the world’s premier organization dedicated to preserving the living legacy of burlesque as an art form and cultural phenomenon. With a collection of several thousand costumes, stage props, photographs, and personal effects documenting the careers and lives of burlesque dancers, comics, and producers over nearly a century, the museum is a growing testament to the power and social impact of the art of the tease.

Take a tour through the rich history of burlesque, from the grandiose theaters of Broadway to the modern neo-burlesque movement. Learn how dancers like Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, Lili St. Cyr, Candy Barr, and Tempest Storm made their mark on American history, alongside comics like Bert Lahr and Abbot & Costello. Take a class and learn a few moves of your own!