What We Do
We Curate Engaging Exhibitions: We meticulously research, select, and design captivating exhibitions that highlight significant moments, figures, and themes within LGBTQ+ history and culture.
We Facilitate Educational Programs: We offer a diverse range of educational programs, workshops, and lectures aimed at deepening understanding and fostering dialogue around LGBTQ+ issues, history, and identity.
We Preserve Historical Artifacts & works of art: Through policies and guidelines set by our Queer Arts Taskforce. We are building a rich collection that includes historical artifacts, works of art, documents, and memorabilia related to the LGBTQ+ movement, ensuring not just their preservation for future generations but also making them available for public view and engagement.
We Host Community Events: We organize and host a variety of community events, including film screenings, panel discussions, and cultural celebrations, providing spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, artists, creatives and allies to come together, share stories, and build connections.
We Collaborate with Partners: We collaborate with organizations and corporate partners to amplify our impact and reach. We foster partnerships that enhance our programming, broaden our audience, and promote LGBTQ+ visibility and advocacy in the broader community.
Who We Are
The Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture stands as a cornerstone and innovative institution, passionately dedicated to the celebration of the rich and diverse history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Boston and its encompassing regions. Our commitment extends beyond mere representation; we are driven by a profound dedication to social justice values that inform every facet of our work.
We are a group of dedicated individuals committed to the central element to the mission of providing platforms for LGBTQ+ artists to showcase their talents, thereby contributing to the vibrant cultural tapestry of Boston and beyond. Through curated exhibitions and dynamic educational programs, we endeavor to illuminate the often-overlooked narratives, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community.
By fostering a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ history, we seek to foster empathy, promote visibility, and champion inclusivity. Our aim is to cultivate a vibrant queer culture within the Greater Boston area, across Massachusetts, and throughout New England, creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and celebrated.
As we eagerly anticipate our upcoming debut in June 2024, marked by the opening of our inaugural gallery space and the launch of an array of thought-provoking programming and exhibits, we invite our community to join us in this momentous occasion. Together, let us celebrate LGBTQ+ history and art, and let us engage in meaningful dialogue as we collectively strive towards our shared vision of creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
Preserving LGBTQ+ history and celebrating LGBTQ+ lives through the arts and culture.
Preserving LGBTQ+ history and celebrating LGBTQ+ lives through the arts and culture.
Exhibitions
COMING SOON
Marry Me! A Retro Perspective at the fight for Marriage Equality. COMING SOON
Beyond the Fire Next Time: Celebrating James Baldwin's Centennial. COMING SOON
Portraits of Pride 2024 - Seaport District June 8th - June 30th
BLACK. June - October 2024
Impact Programs
Cultivating the next generation of LGBTQ+ Artists, Administrators & Art Leaders.
Launching Fall 2024
Queer Youth Creative Writing & Poetry
A program that recruits high school seniors in greater Boston and college freshmen to teach them creative writing and poetry. At the end of the program a selection of poems is made to be exhibited as part of the museum upcoming projects and exhibits, recited at an event and to enter the permanent collections of the museum.
Queer Creative Design & Content Creation
Design Program recruits high school seniors in greater Boston and college freshmen to teach the principle of design and creativity. At the end of the program a selection of designs will be eligible to be exhibited at the museum in future exhibits, and to enter the permanent collections of the museum.
Artist in Residence
In this residency, one or more artists from a variety of art forms and practice are selected and paired with mentors in their field of practice to develop their practicum. The artists are given a stipend that can support their work and project.
Our Founding Partners
