The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

An explicitly public community center founded in 1983, open to visitors during posted hours with a café, library, and public programs. Included as a traveler-relevant public space, not as a crisis or support service.

  • Queer culture
  • History

Updated 22 September 2026

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center at 208 West 13th Street
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community CenterImage: David Shankbone at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5

Find it

208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

Before you go: check the venue’s own page for today’s hours, cover charge, age or ID rules, and special events.

Hours
Official site: Monday–Saturday 9am–10pm, Sunday 9am–8pm for general building access; individual program hours vary. Check the current calendar before visiting.
Entry & payment
Cover, reservation, age, ID, payment, and last-entry rules can change by night. Confirm them from the current venue post.
Who it is for
Open to the public during posted building hours. Some programs require registration; some spaces serve members using support services — be respectful of visitors who are here for those programs, not just the café or lobby.
Getting there
Use the exact map pin for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center; confirm the building entrance before leaving.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, lifts, toilets, seating, crowds, lighting, and amplified sound were not independently audited for this preview. Contact the venue when access matters.