Museum of Sex
Museum · 233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 6,043 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 213 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.3★
- Flagged
- 21%
- Coverage
- 17%
All reviews shown by Google
787 examined reviews
213 of 1,000
1,000 of 6,043 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that the venue offers a mix of historical exhibits, art, and interactive carnival-style games. While many enjoyed the experience, others felt it was overpriced and lacked depth.
+ Repeated strengths
Interactive Games and Arcade
Reviewers frequently highlight the arcade and carnival games at the end of the tour as a major highlight.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-07-09
I had the best interactive experience at The Museum of Sex. It was a very modern display and provided a lot of information. They have 4 floors of fun! And excitement. You don’t want to miss it. I would recommend it!
5★ · 2026-02-23
So cool!
Staff and Atmosphere
Many reviewers praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-04-03
The best staff of all time. Specially the bar team!
5★ · 2025-08-07
The staff was very educating and helpful. The whole museum had a very fun and friendly atmosphere. It was refreshing to see this topic through a new lens. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting NYC with a open mind. The woman at the regis...
1★ · 2025-07-22
not much any gay / LGBTQ sex all abt straight people wish that wasn’t the problem … but the shop & bounce house was cool
Informative Exhibits
Reviewers note that the museum provides interesting historical facts and educational content alongside the entertainment.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-06-28
My partner and i had a phenomenal time here, all the staff members were very nice and helpful; we spent a solid hour on the first floor/room full of historic memorabilia, it was truly fascinating. all of the art was so cool and beautiful; t...
− Repeated complaints
Ticketing and Online Policy
Reviewers report frustration with being forced to purchase tickets online and experiencing technical errors during booking.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-03-17
Such a fun experience! Very unique and interactive. Definitely do the add on 4d experience. It’s weird but do it for the plot. Make sure you get your tickets through the museum itself and not through Fever.
1★ · 2025-05-04
WHY I CANT BY TICKETS OFFLINE? It’s so stupid. I tried to pay online by debit, but always “operation failed”. As a result: -400$, and blocked card. 👍👍👍 Nobody can’t help. Scammers! Give me my money back. It was the worst 15 minutes in N...
2★ · 2025-05-06
The concept is cool but poorly executed. They have a Marjorie Cameron original which was the highlight of my experience here but the vibes were just off here
Superficial Exhibits
Some reviewers feel the exhibits are poorly organized, lack historical depth, and rely too heavily on shock value.
1 supporting review
2★ · 2026-07-13
I was really disappointed by the Museum of Sex. It’s overpriced for what it offers. I expected a thought-provoking exploration of the history, culture, and science of sexuality, but instead found a very superficial experience with little of...
Good for
- Couples looking for a date night activity
- Groups of friends seeking interactive games and laughs
- Visitors interested in a quirky and playful experience
Avoid if
- You are seeking a traditional, highly in-depth museum experience
- You are sensitive to high ticket prices and extra upcharges
- You prefer avoiding mandatory online ticket purchases
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’25 | 22 | 5 |
| Apr ’25 | 13 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 75 | 19 |
| Jun ’25 | 110 | 23 |
| Jul ’25 | 114 | 40 |
| Aug ’25 | 146 | 28 |
| Sep ’25 | 81 | 11 |
| Oct ’25 | 68 | 17 |
| Nov ’25 | 31 | 5 |
| Dec ’25 | 57 | 14 |
| Jan ’26 | 78 | 14 |
| Feb ’26 | 63 | 17 |
| Mar ’26 | 19 | 3 |
| Apr ’26 | 54 | 13 |
| May ’26 | 23 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 31 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 15 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 6 five-star reviews on 2025-05-18 vs avg 0.7/day; 5 five-star reviews on 2025-05-20 vs avg 1.0/day; 9 five-star reviews on 2025-12-27 vs avg 1.6/day; 7 five-star reviews on 2026-04-05 vs avg 0.8/day weight 1
- low activity account 193 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 213 flagged reviews.
Tatiana Shockley
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-18
Judith Liu
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-20
Zhouhao Yu
1 review
★★★★★
2025-12-27
Lucia Lopez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-27
Learn so much & Had fun while doing it. Really is a mindopener. Highly recommend to visit.
Mary Post
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-27
It was fun reminded me of going to a carnival
Dorinda Quee
1 review
★★★★★
2026-04-05
bella hickman
1 review
★★★★★
2026-04-05
It was so fun to go too I enjoyed it and def a plaxe to go too while celebrating a bday too
alyssa flores
3 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-18
Evelyn Diaz
33 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-05-18
Had a lot of fun, make sure to play all the games (on your own phone!)
Cory
40 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-05-18
Perfect place to get married. Just do not forget to pick up some toys on the way out to make sure you really have fun later that night.
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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