Located in a building belonging to the charity Art Fund near King’s Cross station in London, Queer Britain will open its doors to the public this spring, after four years of preparation and some deadlines pushed back by the pandemic. Between permanent and temporary exhibitions, the National Museum sets out to highlight the history, culture, heritage and prominent figures of LGBTQIA+ communities who have been ostracized from society for too long.

“I am so excited that Queer Britain finally has a place to show what can be done and that we are here for all communities, from ex-gay feminists who have prioritized a cause like me, of all genders. For young gay people and ethnicities. Queer Britain aims to tell many more diverse stories, and we now have a home for that.” The museum’s curator, Lisa Power, explains.

In a multicultural and progressive city like London, Queer Britain bridges the lack of representation and recognition for the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole, and anchors its history in the urban landscape. The mayor of the capital, Sadiq Khan, congratulated the progress: “As mayor, it is very important to me that London is a city where LGBTQ+ people feel valued, happy and safe. This sends a clear message to the world that London is an icon of diversity.”

No opening date has yet been reported, but the museum has already indicated that admission will be free, and donations are welcome.