CRAFT WORKSHOP

Unleash your creativity and express your voice through stitched text in this hands-on textile workshop inspired by the AIDS Quilt UK. No experience required — beginners and seasoned makers are equally welcome. We’ll also be joined by an AIDS Quilt UK volunteer.

THREADS OF HISTORY

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH PANEL DISCUSSION

Harry Hillery, from AIDS Memorial Quilt UK; Rita Hirani, co-founder of Club Kali; Dan Vo, QB Trustee; and Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programmes and Collections, share perspectives on preserving queer history with a behind-the-scenes look at creating our new exhibits.

MATT COOK AND REBECCA JENNINGS -

A QUEER SCRAPBOOK

MEET THE AUTHORS

A Queer Scrapbook offers a treasure trove of LGBTIQ+ histories from across Britain and Ireland. Packed with material, the book explores urban, rural and regional queer life since 1945.

SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us for a special screening of Under Your Nose by Veronica McKenzie — a powerful, uplifting documentary about the creation of the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre. Afterwards, there will be a discussion and Q&A with the director and special guests.

HEAVY PETTING: LITERARY LESBIANS AND THEIR CATS

LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK

Join Dr Hannah Roche from the University of York for an illustrated talk on queer women writers and their cats. Roche will explore how and why the cat continues to shape lesbian lives, homes, and books.

MUSEUM LATES

EXTENDED OPENING

We're keeping our doors open on the third Thursday every month, so that everyone has the opportunity to be inspired and informed about LGBTQ+ History, with a volunteer-led guided tour of the museum at 7pm, open to anyone.

QUEER LONDON WALKING TOURS

IN ASOCIATION WITH QUEER BRITAIN

Explore the vast and complex history of Gay and Lesbian life in London, and learn how we evolved into the diverse LGBTQ+ community that we celebrate today with a walking tour through central London, detailing a fascinating history from the 1700s to today.