Amsterdam-Centrum , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Alfred Kinsey

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026

1. Alfred Kinsey Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Alfred Kinsey
1894-1956
hij/hem he/him

Alfred Kinsey was een Amerikaanse wetenschapper die bekend werd om zijn onderzoek naar seksualiteit. Hij stelde dat seksualiteit niet binair en vaststaand is, maar een glijdende schaaltussen 'heteroseksueel' en 'homoseksueel'.

American scientist Alfred Kinsey was famous for his research on human sexuality. He argued that sexuality is not binary and fixed but that there are gradations between "exclusively heterosexual" and "exclusively homosexual."

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.401′ N, 4° 53.326′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Centrum. It is at the intersection of Raadhuisstraat and Singel, on the right when traveling west on Raadhuisstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Annemarie Grewel (here, next to this marker); Emma Trosse (here, next to this marker); Jacob Anton Schorer (a few steps from this marker); Tania Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Inge Intven (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Hegazi (within shouting distance of this marker); Xulhaz Mannan (within shouting distance of this marker); FannyAnn Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Alfred Kinsey (Wikipedia). Overview:

Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23, 1894 – August 25, 1956) was an American sexologist, biologist, and professor of entomology and zoology who, in 1947, founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, now known as the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. He is best known
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026

2. Alfred Kinsey Marker - wide view, looking west on Raadhuisstraat
The marker is visible here set in the pavement in front of the planter.
for writing Sexual Behavior in the Human Male (1948) and Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953), also known as the Kinsey Reports, as well as for the Kinsey scale. Kinsey's research on human sexuality, foundational to the field of sexology, provoked controversy in the 1940s and 1950s, and has continued to provoke controversy decades after his death. His work has influenced social and cultural values in the United States and United Kingdom as well as internationally.

(Submitted on September 19, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.