A US transparency advocacy group has launched a temporary exhibition in New York showcasing a massive archive of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including millions of pages released by the US Department of Justice.
The display, organised by the Institute of Primary Facts, a Washington-based non-profit, features all materials released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The documents, estimated at around 3.5 million pages, have been compiled into 3,437 bound volumes arranged and numbered on shelves.
The exhibition, located in Tribeca, is titled the “Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room” and presents the files as a public information installation. According to the organisers, the aim is to promote transparency and public awareness.
“The truth is hard to deny when it’s printed and bound for you to see,” the group said on its website, which also allows visitors to register online for access.
However, access to the documents is restricted. Due to redaction issues by the US Department of Justice involving the names of alleged victims, the general public is not permitted to view the files directly. Journalists and legal professionals are among those granted limited access.
The exhibit also includes material referencing the long-standing relationship between former US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors.
The pair were known to have been associates for decades before reportedly falling out in 2004 over a property dispute, after which Trump publicly distanced himself from Epstein and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to the case.
Organisers said the installation is intended as a “pop-up museum” experience designed to encourage public engagement with government transparency and accountability issues.
“We’re a pro-democracy organisation,” said David Garrett, one of the project’s creators, adding that the aim is to help the public better understand alleged corruption and concerns surrounding the handling of Epstein-related documents.
He said the goal of the exhibition is to spark public debate and demand greater accountability from authorities regarding the release and management of the files.
The exhibition will remain open to visitors in New York until May 21.
