We are launching our third community residency in collaboration with @queerchinauk! Participants will be supported to explore identity while practising different artistic mediums. More info and application here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 🔗 – Photo taken by Shawn Chan

Limited tickets available! Join us as we highlight the powerful and intersectional narratives of South Asian queer women. Secure your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/desi-lesbian…

HAPPY TRANS PRIDE! 🏳️‍⚧️ Today, and every day, we celebrate and uplift all trans and non-binary people. Team QB have been preparing by making placards to take to the march today. See you there! ❤️ 🏳️‍⚧️ – Images From Queer Britain

✨SUMMER SOUNDS STARRING BARBS✨ Barbs is our host for Summer Sounds 2024! Prepare to be dazzled by the drag extraordinaire herself as she takes to the stage with Queer Britain and Sounds Queer. Expect classical music, chaos, charisma and utter camp-ness all in one go.

✨SUMMER SOUNDS STARRING AUX✨ Hackney native, AUX is the lead singer of GRAMN. Together they've played shows at Brick Lane Jazz Festival and venues like Jazz Cafe. With an expansive range, and music that is equal measure heartfelt and humourous, AUX never fails to put on a show.

BLACK LESBIAN PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 In the summer of 1985, Femi Otitoju and her friend marched for Lesbian Strength holding a 'Black Lesbians' banner. Femi said: 'I wasn't just a lesbian; I was Black, and that had a real impact on my experience.' (Metro, 2021) – Image From Skittles

✨SUMMER SOUNDS STARRING TOBY CORTON✨ To quote BBC6 Music's Tom Robinson, Toby Corton is a 'charismatic queer cockney creative' currently based in East London. His music has been described by Earmilk as “British soul, held together by a modern indie overtone”.

Happy Black Pride 2024! 🏳️‍🌈 We're excited to be back at Black Pride! We first attended in 2019 before we even had our physical museum. This year, we're bringing a little bit of Queer Britain to Black Pride! Visit us at the community stallholder section!

We had an incredible day at Black Pride 2024! Black Pride 2024 was a celebration of community, resilience, and pride, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event. Thank you, Black Pride, for providing such an important and inclusive space!

Charles is one of our headline acts for Summer Sounds 2024! Charles has been making waves in London’s underground music scene. Prepare to be transported to a world of infectious rhythms, smooth melodies, and timeless grooves. 📅 Monday 19 Aug ⏰ 6.30 - 8.30pm 📍Coal Drops Yard

Today is the final day of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), and we’re reflecting on an event we hosted: Desi Lesbians: The Pioneering Women a collab with @SAHM and @Diva. Our panellists, Anjum Mouj, DJ Ritu MBE, Savitri Hensman and Rita Hirani shared what SAHM means to them 🌟

Badges have played an important role in the queer community as symbols of identity, resistance, and solidarity ✊ We've been sorting through our archive and these are some of the badges we've come across! – Badges donated by Lord Michael Cashman.

We had an incredible evening at the Queer Britain takeover of Summer Sounds 2024! There was so much beautiful queer joy and we had such a good time dancing the evening away 💃 Thanks to everyone who made the evening so special ❤️

QUEER MARKET 2024 🌟 Queer Britain x Canopy Market is back and better than ever! Watch this space for our vendor announcements! Bring your friends, bring your dog and support queer makers! 🐕 📅 Fri 27th - Sun 29th September ⏰ Fri 12-8, Sat and Sun11-6 📍Canopy Market

BEHIND THE SCENES 👀 Our curator Jennifer has been busy behind the scenes preparing for our new display TOM HOUSE: At Home with Tom of Finland. The display will be open from September 11 until November 10 2024. Watch this space for more information!

SUMMER RECAP 🌞 Pride lasts all summer for us! From Trans Pride and Black Pride to our Summer Sounds takeover, workshops, and panels! Upcoming next month, we’re excited to bring you new displays, our Queer Market, and a panel on Bi Activism ✨

FINAL WEEK! ⏰ This week is your last chance to see our We Are Queer Migrant Men+ residency exhibition! Take a closer look at some pieces of the artwork above, some of which aren't on display 👀 – Pieces 1 & 3 by Batyr Piece 2 by George Piece 4 by Ronan

We're excited to announce TOM House: At Home With Tom of Finland, featuring TOM House: The VR Experience. Tom of Finland with Durk Dehner, circa 1980s. Image: Tom of Finland Foundation Thanks to the Finnish Institute, Tom of Finland, and Donkey Hotel. #TomOfFinland

Lovely seeing you as always! ❤️

Celebrate Bi Visibility month with us! 💗💜💙