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# Chichester’s Novium Museum hosting new exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester”
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/chichesters-novium-museum-hosting-new-exhibition-which-celebrates-the-rich-tapestry-of-lgbtq-history-resilience-and-pride-in-chichester/
- Published: 2025-04-04T11:36:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-04T11:37:25.000Z
- Description: Chichester’s Novium Museum is currently hosting an exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” and gives museum visitors a chance to “discover the powerful stories of our community”. Developed in collaboration with Chichester Pride, Out & P
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Chichester, Chichester Pride, LGBT, LGBTQ

Chichester’s **Novium Museum** is currently hosting an exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” and gives museum visitors a chance to “discover the powerful stories of our community”.

Developed in collaboration with **Chichester Pride**, **Out & Proud in Chichester** shines a spotlight on LGBTQ+ history from all corners of the globe, with a special focus on the personal experiences of individuals within the Chichester community. This exhibition showcases personal stories, objects, and archival materials, marking a significant step in amplifying voices that have historically been overlooked or erased.

Since 2018, Chichester Pride has been a cornerstone of local LGBTQ+ advocacy and visibility. The exhibition highlights this “incredible journey”, celebrating the milestones, struggles, and triumphs of the local LGBTQ+ community.

A key feature of Out & Proud in Chichester is the inclusion of personal items loaned by members of Chichester’s LGBTQ+ community. In September 2024, the Novium Museum and Chichester Pride issued a social media callout, inviting individuals to share objects that hold deep significance in their LGBTQ+ journeys. The response was overwhelming, resulting in a rich collection of items, including:

- Pride flags carried in local marches.
- Clothing worn to Pride events.
- Personal letters and much more.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/gi-responsive__994-e1743766560154.png)

Each object is accompanied by labels written by their owners, offering intimate insights into their experiences. These deeply personal stories provide a rare opportunity to explore the connections individuals have with these items, representing moments of pride, struggle, and self-acceptance.

Co-curator and exhibitions officer **Rachel Ng** said: “Chichester Pride initially approached us about donating an object for our collection and through that we thought it would be a great idea to work together on an exhibition. Nothing like this has ever happened in the museum before.

“Chichester Pride had their first in-person event in 2022 and since then they have developed hugely. We wanted to tell their story, the story of their formation and what has happened and also to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to tell their own stories in their own words.”

**[More info HERE](https://www.thenovium.org.uk/pride?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**