Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum
Event information
Various dates
See scheduled dates
Various galleries
Information Desk (Great Court)
Free, advance booking essential
Suitable for an adult audience (16+)
Children aged 12+ may attend if accompanied by an adult. All attendees – including children – must have a prebooked ticket.
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Explore objects in the collection linked to the themes of desire, love and identity.
Join our volunteer-led tour and discover a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) connections. The tour ranges from the ancient world to the present day, and includes some of the most famous artworks on display.
Booking information:
- The tour will last for 70 minutes. Please meet at the Information Desk in the Great Court for the start of the tour.
- This tour is suitable for an adult audience (16+).
- Children aged 12+ may attend if accompanied by an adult. All attendees – including children – must have a prebooked ticket.
