The UK's first national LGBTQ museum. Let's make history! | 2 Granary Sq, Kings Cross, N1C 4BH linktr.ee/queerbritain | Open Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm
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PAINT THE THINGS YOU LOVE
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David Hockney, has passed away at the age of 88. David was not only a celebrated and influential British artist, he was also a proud gay man, unapologetic in his incredible work. His one rule was 'paint the things you love'.
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QUEER BRITAIN ART AWARD 2026 π¨
Entries for the Queer Britain Art Award are now open, with a new look and a brand-new platform for entries. It's going to be bigger and better than ever.
Enter now: artopps.co.uk/opportunities/β¦
Tag an artist in the comments who should enter!
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PRIDE YEAR π³οΈβπ
It may be the first day of pride month - but weβre proud all year long.
At a time of rising homophobia and transphobia we need to support queer people, history and culture all year round - not just during Pride.
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#PROUDALLYEAR
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QUEER BOOKSHELF π
Join our Meet the Author event with Author Layla Mccay hosted by Queer Activist Paul Taylor Pitt on Saturday 13 June at 2:30pm.
Book now link.outsavvy.com/76iqhq27
Tell us your favourite queer book in the comments!
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BE RIGHT BACK
UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Panel 23 is on a little holiday to Wakefield. 43 panels of the AIDS quilt are coming together for the first time outside of London from 4-7 June at Wakefield Exchange.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR IAN MCKELLEN π
Born on 25 May 1939, Sir Ian publicly came out as gay in 1988 during a BBC Radio discussion protesting the UK governmentβs anti-LGBTQ Section 28 legislation. Today is his 87th birthday π
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
For this yearβs theme from ICOM is Museums Uniting a Divided World.
And yet, there are currently only a handful of permanent LGBTQ museums worldwide with dedicated public spaces.
Thank you to all the LGBTQ museums preserving our history π€
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IDAHOBIT is a global moment of solidarity for LGBTQIA communities, raising awareness of the discrimination queer people continue to face.
This year feels especially important amid the continued rise in homophobic and transphobic rhetoric.
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#IDAHOBIT2026
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BOND, QUEER BOND π΅οΈββοΈ
Was James Bond gay? No. But queer influence has shaped the way we see him on screen.
Join Mark O Connell on Saturday 30 May to explore more about James Bond and queerness. Book tickets now link.outsavvy.com/76iqhq27
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DAY IN THE LIFE
Day in the life of a Queer Britain volunteer!!
Want to be part of the team? Apply to one of our upcoming recruitment sessions forms.volunteero.org/view/4fβ¦ π
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#queerbritain #lgbtq #lesbian #gay #bisexual #trans #queer
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ADMIRAL DUNCAN
Today marks the anniversary of the 1999 bombing of the Admiral Duncan - a devastating act of homophobic violence. Three lives were lost and over 70 people were injured.
We remember Andrea Dykes, Nik Moore and John Light, and stand with all those affected that day.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US π
Next induction: 11 May.
Join our Welcome Team for Front of House volunteering at the UKβs national LGBTQ museum and engage with our community.
Apply now: bit.ly/4vnj1PE
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ATTITUDES MUST CHANGE
We proudly showcase Panel 23 of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Part remains covered to honor the family's request, highlighting those lost due to stigma.
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LATE OPENING π
Join us until 8pm on the third Thursday each month, with a guided tour at 7pm for all.
Next late opening: Thursday, April 16 - book now: link.outsavvy.com/9urufpes
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