description Exotic World Burlesque Museum Overview
The Exotic World Burlesque Museum was a collection of burlesque memorabilia founded by former performer Jennie Lee. Originally established on a goat farm in Helendale, California, in the mid-20th century, it aimed to preserve the history of American burlesque during a time when the art form was largely marginalized. Lee gathered costumes, photographs, and props from notable dancers to create an extensive archive. The institution eventually relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where it was reestablished as the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
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Who started the Exotic World Burlesque Museum collection?
Performer Jennie Lee began collecting costumes, photographs, props and other memorabilia while involved with the Exotic Dancers League. Her collection became the foundation of the museum at a former goat farm in Helendale, California.
What role did Dixie Evans play at Exotic World?
After Jennie Lee died in 1990, fellow performer Dixie Evans took charge of the Helendale collection. She developed Exotic World as both a museum and a gathering place for burlesque veterans and revival performers.
How was Miss Exotic World connected to the museum?
The pageant was staged on the Helendale museum grounds from 1991 through 2005 and served as a fundraiser and reunion. It later evolved into the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas.
When did Exotic World move from Helendale to Las Vegas?
The collection relocated to Las Vegas in 2006 and became known as the Burlesque Hall of Fame. The move placed Jennie Lee's archive closer to a city with a major historical connection to American striptease and nightclub entertainment.
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