Summertime is here and for many that means it’s time to hit the open road, take to the air or hop on a train for a long overdue vacation. Instead of heading out to see the Grand Canyon or checking out the latest Las Vegas shows, why not pack light and go on a globe-trotting trip of sex museums?

1. The Erotic Heritage Museum (Las Vegas, NV)

If you truly can’t pass up taking in a Las Vegas show, make sure you include a visit to The Erotic Heritage Museum while you’re there. This Las Vegas landmark includes great exhibits including a historical look at iconic Playboy covers, how sex was addressed behind the Iron Curtain and their “Wall of Shame”, a collection of political and evangelists who fell afoul of their own rhetoric when they were caught out in a sex scandal.

2. Museum of Sex (New York, NY)

On the other end of the country is the mecca of all things decadent – New York City. The city that never sleeps is also the city that’s always up for a bit of fun in the sack. New York’s Museum of Sex offers slick, modern and changeable exhibits and events. Their collection is vast and includes modern art, ancient condoms and plenty of sex propaganda. They also offer classes, group events and a bar so you can have a few drinks before or after you get adventurous. Best of all, their fully interactive website gives you a chance to plan your visit and score discounted tickets.

3. World Erotic Art Museum (Miami, FL)

Think Miami is only for retirees? Think again. The World Erotic Art Museum is located in the heart of the Art Deco District in the South Beach area of Miami. Their collection stretches back to include erotica from every part of the globe as well as every point in history. Their collection also includes the influence erotica has had in fine art, mass media and pop culture, making it the ideal museum for people who feel like erotica and sex should be about more than just nudie magazines and porn movies.

4. Sex Museum (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Perhaps the best known sex museum in the world, Amsterdam’s infamous Sex Museum is the epitome of sex on display. The Venustempel, as it’s known in Amsterdam, is the first and oldest museum of this kind in the world, making it a pivotal stop on your worldwide tour of sex and erotica. Their collection is smaller than others, and the museum itself is a small, nondescript building but it’s no less titillating and scandalous than what you’ll find elsewhere. Best of all, it’s not far from the city infamous Red Light District if you want some hands-on instruction later.

5. The Icelandic Phallological Museum (Reykjavik, Iceland)

The penis has been at the center of cultural rituals throughout the world for generations. The Icelandic Phallological Museum celebrates the penis in all its forms and incarnations with their vast collection specializing in phallology. Their collection isn’t even limited to only humans – they include penis molds, models and species from a huge assortment of animals and endeavor to give the penis what it’s never really had – a chance to be truly understood.

6. The Sex Machine Museum (Prague, Czech Republic)

Another museum which focuses on a niche area is the Sex Machine Museum located in Prague. Their collection includes chastity belts, anti-masturbation devices and early vibrators, including one that looks more like a cross between a hand mixer and a fireplace tool.  The museum aims to educate the public about the history of sex as well as the history of sexual oppression. Iron corsets, penis cages and electric shock devices designed to prevent masturbation all provide a chilling reminder of just how far we’ve come in terms of becoming more open minded about sex.

7. Museum of Eroticism / Musee de l’Erotisme (Paris, France)

Of course, no tour of art can be complete without a stop in Paris – the city of art and the city for lovers. The collection at the Museum of Eroticism includes historical pieces to give an overview of the evolution of erotic art as well as a sizeable amount of space devoted to revolving exhibits by contemporary artists.