In the heart of Greenwich Village stands a powerful testament to revolution and resilience: the first LGBTQ+ visitor center in the National Park Service. Located next to the historic Stonewall Inn at 51 Christopher Street, this vital space honors the defiant spirit of the Stonewall Rebellion that sparked a global movement.

Through vivid archival photographs and bold bursts of color, the exhibition’s timeline traces three pivotal chapters: Greenwich Village’s rise as the nation’s first LGBTQ+ enclave, the transformative night when a routine police raid ignited the Stonewall Rebellion, and the growing waves of LGBTQ+ activism — from the fight against HIV/AIDS to the landmark achievement of marriage equality in 2015.

The design radiates the energy of protest and pride, using flowing color gradients to link these watershed moments. Here, past and present come together to inspire a new generation to continue the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and dignity.

The visitor center's opening on 28 June 2024 marked the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprisings.