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Queer Britain

The UK's national LGBTQ+ museum in King's Cross

London, UK
4.8
419 reviews

Neighbourhood

London

Category

Other

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LGBTQ+ museum, Queer history +5

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About Queer Britain

Queer Britain is the UK's national LGBTQ+ museum, located in Granary Square near King's Cross station. Opened in 2022, it gives queer lives, culture and activism a permanent museum presence while keeping the displays responsive to new stories and community voices. The main gallery explores themes including resistance, creativity, health, nightlife, relationships and public life through objects, photographs, clothing, posters, film and oral history. Displays change over time, so repeat visits can reveal different people and perspectives. A programme of talks, tours, workshops and late openings adds to the permanent space. Admission is pay what you can, including free entry for those who need it. The museum is compact, accessible and easy to combine with the British Library or a wider King's Cross visit. Check the current exhibition and events calendar before travelling.

What to expect

Expect a compact, thoughtful museum rather than a huge national collection on display at once. Most visitors can explore the galleries comfortably in under two hours.

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Good to know about Queer Britain

Practical tips before you visit

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00-18:00; closed Monday and Tuesday
Admission is pay what you can, including free entry for those who need it
The main entrance is step-free and accessible toilets are available

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Queer Britain

QUEER BRITAIN, Granary Square, London, UK

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Lydia de Leeuw
Lydia de Leeuw

5 months ago

A small museum, but with a very powerful and meaningful collection. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I'm glad I went out of my way to see it!

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TFT
TFT

5 months ago

An engaging little museum on the fight for LGBTQ+ equality that my friends and I enjoyed wandering around- it probably took us around an hour. Free, but with the opportunity to make a donation, and queer businesses feature in the gift shop 🏳️‍🌈

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Lu Dean
Lu Dean

4 months ago

Lovely little museum that shows off a side of queer history we don't hear about. Amazing little artifacts and videos. The staff are so kind and helpful. And overall just a nice calm place. I get close to tears at the exhibitions here, they are so moving and I'm glad they are getting attention.

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Anna
Anna

3 months ago

Very small, only two rooms and a lot of the wall space is empty. It is free admission so worth a visit if you’re at Kings Cross, I made a donation as it would be great to see it more full of items in here. Staff very friendly and helpful. The air con is delicious!

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ioana
ioana

11 months ago

A lovely free museum to stroll through for a good history lesson on the queerness of Britain! The museum is donation based and very inclusive. At the time of this review they only had 2 rooms, but working on building more. My favourite part were the antique telephone which played recording of people who had worked on the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. Has a lovely little store with queer books and souvenirs at the end. Although small, it is well curated and it’s important to keep in mind that their limited exhibits is not due to lack of effort, but due to lack of funds. Worth visiting and donating to the cause!

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