Alice Austen House Museum

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Alice Austen House Museum

Home of photographer Alice Austen, modern gallery, and nationally designated site of LGBTQ+ history.
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The Alice Austen House fosters creative expression, explores personal identity, and educates and inspires the public through the interpretation of the photographs, life and historic home of American photographer, Alice Austen (1866-1952). The House and its surrounding waterfront park are a nationally designated site of LGBTQ+ history, centering on the 56 year relationship between Alice Austen and

her life partner Gertrude Tate, providing an important window into pre-Stonewall LGBTQ+ history and enriching our understanding of the important life and work of Alice Austen.

05/23/2026

in 1893 Alice took these photographs at the Berkeley Ladies Athletic Club. Soon after Daisy Elliot the gym director started dating Alice's friend Violet Ward. ⁠
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In August of 1895 Daisy wrote to Alice from San Servan "My thoughts have been way over the water today even more than usual; perhaps your letter and one from Violet which came last night together have taken possession of me for I certainly feel decided longings in that direction" ⁠
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By the beginning of 1897 Daisy and Violet had a dramatic break up and Daisy and Alice began dating. Daisy wrote to Alice on Valentine's Day "You know that I love you darling; there are many things I think of that I would like to do for you."

05/21/2026

Did you know our Executive Director, .victoria is an amazing artist and is currently in the top 5 spots to win award? Vote today to see her win!!!!!

Link in Bio or go to https://peoplesartist.org/2026/victoria-munro

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05/02/2026

🎤Join us this Thursday, May 7th, for a wild night of karaoke !
This marks our third event of our partnership with to preserve q***r memory and nightlife in Staten Island. Everyone is welcomed, but be prepared to slay the house down boots and remember it’s cash only🤪!

Steiny’s is also just a walk away from the ferry, so don’t be afraid to come down to SI to experience new nyc lore.

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✅21+ event!
✅Link in Bio to register, but walk ins welcomed!

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04/16/2026

Have what it takes to win gold star? 🌟 🌈 Make sure to test you strength with us on Friday, May 15th at as part of our After Hours: Preserving Q***r Memory and Nightlife on Staten Island series!

Check our website for information and details for each event happening.

This program is supported by the Nightlife Grant administered by the NYC Office of Nightlife. The grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that strengthen and sustain New York City’s nightlife ecosystem. 🪩 ✨

04/11/2026

On April 18th 12–2pm, come by the AAH for our Spring Session of ‘Subtle Bodies: Self-Reflection Through Aura Photography’, inspired by the teachings of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. After capturing your initial aura photo, we’ll spend time in nature and reflect on how it shifts what we radiate within.

Link in Bio!

04/10/2026

Come by the to learn about immigration history and preserving your own story! And while you’re at it bring your own personal archives to scan and preserve them!

This event is in partnership with ,

Link in bio to register for the talk and scanning event!

04/09/2026

Spend your summer by a beautiful waterfront, and historic home, tending to a community garden and city park! Comment ‘apply’ to get more info!

Some responsibilities include feeding our kitties, weeding, watering, planting, supporting garden events and general maintenance, no experience needed! As a volunteer you get access to our community garden’s produce, free access to events, aura photos and more!

03/11/2026

After Hours: Preserving Q***r History & Nightlife in Staten Island🌈

Celebrate LGBTQ+ history, connection, and pure q***r joy at Steiny’s Pub in partnership with Alice Austen House this spring. Four nights. Four vibes. One unforgettable series.

Fly solo, bring friends, and expand your community, 21+ series.

Supported by the NYC Small Business Services Office of Nightlife. 🪩 🪩

What’s Happening:

🥂 April 21 – Sip-In 60th Anniversary in partnership with NYC LGBTQ Historic Sites Project
On April 21, 1966, activists from the Mattachine Society staged a historic protest at Julius’, demanding the right to be served in bars. It changed LGBTQ+ nightlife forever.

Join us 60 years later for a celebratory Sip-In featuring:
🎧 DJ Jeans Gallo
🎤 Guest speakers
🍸 Community toast

Raise a glass to q***r resistance.

🔮 April 29 – Aura Photo Dating Night: Have your aura read and interpreted photographically by our Aura Camera. Aura portrait sessions cost $25 and include an aura portrait photograph, a limited edition Risograph photo backing, and a self-interpretation guide. Learn your colors. Get matched based on your energy.

✨ Instant aura portraits
🎶 DJ Channels&Winds
💘 Cosmic matchmaking

Come curious. Leave aligned.

🎤 May 7 – Q***r Karaoke

Big songs. Bigger energy.
Pop icons, power ballads, Broadway drama — all welcome.

🎧 Hosted by Reina NoBuena & Channels&Winds
🌈 Zero judgment
🎤 Maximum main-character energy

💪 May 15 – Sapphic Arm Wrestling for PRIDE

Strong. Sweaty. Spectacular.

🎧 DJ MyWai
💥 Friendly competition
📝 Waivers required to wrestle

Cheer. Compete. Celebrate q***r strength.

02/13/2026

💕 Fall in love at first (historic) site 💕

02/12/2026

This Valentine’s Day the AAH has many things planned! A sapphic social, an aura workshop, screening and tarot readings. Come by to stay the whole day or for just aura photos, everyone is welcomed!!!!

Address

2 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY
10305

Telephone

+17188164506

Website

https://aliceausten.org/

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