HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR IAN MCKELLEN 🎂
Born on 25 May 1939, Sir Ian publicly came out as gay in 1988 during a BBC Radio discussion protesting the UK government’s anti-LGBTQ+ Section 28 legislation. Today is his 87th birthday 🎉
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The UK's first national LGBTQ+ museum. Let's make history! | 2 Granary Sq, Kings Cross, N1C 4BH https://t.co/StDGWu0gHH | Open Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm
London, England Katılım Kasım 2017
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Huge thank you to @Bishopsgateinstitute and Stefan Dickers for giving an incredible behind-the-scenes LGBTQ+ archives tour to our team 🌈
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
For this year’s 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 🖤
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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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BOND, QUEER BOND 🕵️♂️
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/4fb2818d-… 💃
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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 👋
Next induction: 11 May.
Join our Welcome Team for Front of House volunteering at the UK’s 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 🌙
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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COME OUT 🦋
Tell us your favourite badge in the comments!
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ANNE LISTER 🎉
Anne lister was born on this day in 1791. Known for her coded diaries documenting her relationships with women, which were thought to be so graphic people thought they were a hoax.
Happy birthday to the “first modern lesbian!”🎂
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TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY 🩵🩷🤍
Celebrating trans joy with Club Kali’s Chutney Queens and honouring trans voices in Trans Britain. Queer Britain is a safe space for our trans community today and always.
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40 YEARS OF BFI FLARE
Our display explores 40 years of BFI Flare through its stunning festival posters.
With BFI Flare currently on (until 29 March), it’s the perfect moment to see the display!
📅 until 4 May 2026
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QUEER AS FUCK ARCHIVE
New in store: prints by Chris Holland from the Queer as Fuck Archive.
Shop in store or online queerbritain.myshopify.com/collections/ar…
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