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# Queer Britain, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum, unveils summer programme ahead of London Pride
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queer-britain-the-uks-national-lgbtq-museum-unveils-summer-programme-ahead-of-london-pride/
- Published: 2026-05-11T09:14:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-11T09:14:44.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Culture

**Queer Britain**, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum, has announced a packed summer programme of exhibitions and events as London prepares to host Pride on **Saturday, 4 July**.

Based in **King’s Cross,** the museum reopened its galleries in February with a refreshed series of displays for 2026\. The updated collection features more than 200 objects spanning LGBTQ+ history, including a panel from the **UK AIDS Memorial Quilt**, costumes from iconic club night **Club Kali,** football shirts worn by **Justin Fashanu**, and material from the **Women’s Liberation** music movement.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/2026/05/03---Queer-Britain-Museum--credit---Rahil-Ahmad-for-Queer-Britain-Museum-.jpg)

Queer Britain Museum (credit Rahil Ahmad for Queer Britain Museum)

The museum is open from **Wednesday - Sunday**, **12 - 6pm**, and will extend its hours for two evening openings as part of its **Museum Lates** series on **Thursday, 18 June** and **Thursday, 16 July**.

Alongside its permanent collection, Queer Britain will host a range of temporary exhibitions throughout the summer.

***Fighting with Pride***, running from **3 June - 20 December**, examines the impact of the ban on gay people serving in the **British Armed Forces**, which was lifted in 2000\. Developed in partnership with the LGBTq+ veterans’ charity **Fighting For Pride**, the exhibition explores the personal stories of service members who were dismissed, stripped of honours and affected by the policy.

A second exhibition, ***Progressive Advertising with Diageo***, will run from **3 June - 26 July**. The display highlights a selection of campaigns from brands including **Smirnoff**, **Guinness** and **Johnnie Walker**, showcasing what the drinks company describes as its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/2026/05/02---Guests-at-Queer-Britain-Museum--credit-Rahil-Ahmad-for-Queer-Britain-Museum-.jpg)

Guests at Queer Britain Museum (credit Rahil Ahmad for Queer Britain Museum)

The museum will also stage a series of author events. On **30 May**, writer **Mark O’Connell** will present his book ***Bond, Queer Bond: The Fabulous Other History of a Spy***, offering an alternative look at the cultural legacy of 007.

Further talks include **Layla McCay**’s ***The Queer Bookshelf*** on **13 June**, which explores LGBTQ+ themes across literary genres, and ***Rainbow Wales*** on **27 June**, where **Emily Garside** will be interviewed by activist **Lisa Power** about notable queer figures in Welsh history.

**Andrew Given**, chief executive of Queer Britain, said the programme comes at a significant moment in the LGBTQ+ calendar. He added: “As we mark 54 years since the very first London Pride, there’s no better time to visit Queer Britain to learn more about LGBTQ+ history, with stories of community, reflection and creativity from across the UK, and to celebrate our shared queer stories, past and present.”

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Queer Britain is a registered charity and the first museum in the UK dedicated to preserving and showcasing LGBTQ+ history and culture. More info [HERE](https://queerbritain.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)