Pride

Pride is all about celebrating and being proud of who we are. But it's also a moment of reflection on how far we have come and how far we need to go to ensure equality for all LGBTQI+ people. If you are looking to learn more or just have a good time we have amazing offers that will bring something special to Pride this year.

50 LGBTQI+ who changed the world at Strawberry Hill House

50 LGBTQI+ who changed the world pays tribute in 50 portraits to the activists, personalities, writers and artists who have advanced the LGBTQI+ movement and celebrates those who have fought to create a more inclusive and tolerant world.

The project showcases the work of Florent Manelli, a French LGBTQ+ artist who launched the exhibition tour and book in France. "It is very important for a community to have role models...the fight for equal rights has only just begun." - the LGBT centre of Touraine.

British Military Nursing in Peace and War Exhibition at Florence Nightingale Museum

Happening on Saturday 24 June, British Military Nursing in Peace and War is the new permanent exhibition at the Florence Nightingale Museum, London. The exhibit connects the contributions of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole in the Crimean War to the development of military nursing to present. Through the stories of individual nurses, it highlights experiences of war and peacetime from across the tri-service.

Celebrating another pioneering military nurse, on Sunday 25 June the Museum will host former British Army Nurse and LGBTQ+ activist Elaine Chambers for a talk and audience Q&A.

In 1987, Elaine was a serving Army Nurse when she was suddenly dismissed from her dream job after an investigation into her sexuality. In fact, Elaine was one of thousands whose careers were cut short as at the time LGBTQ+ people were legally banned from serving in the British armed forces.

Queer Nature at Kew Gardens

30^th September – 29^th October 2023

Explore a programme of art installations, horticulture, performance and events within the iconic Temperate House which will explore the long-lasting connection between plants, fungi and the LGBTQ+ communities.