What's on

Pride Month
1 – 30 Jun 2025
Series
Explore and celebrate London's vast queer history with our talks

Secrets of the Thames
22 Jun 2025 – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Unearth London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking
Make your own zine
22 – 28 Jun 2025
Activity
Create your own queer fanzine inspired by east London's LGBTQ+ community

Wonders of the warehouse tour
22 Jun – 6 Jul 2025
Gallery tour
Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building

Post-war Poplar and the world of Call the Midwife
22 Jun 2025
Guided walk
A guided walk around Poplar uncovering stories from the East End in the 1950s
Molly houses: London's early club scene
22 – 29 Jun 2025
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene

Moon morning
24 Jun – 15 Jul 2025
Activity
Treat yourself to a gentle start through mindfulness

Unheard Voices of the City
14 Jun – 22 Jul 2025
Exhibitions & displays
A tribute to the people who keep London alive after dark

Summer holidays
25 Jun – 31 Aug 2025
Series
Dig, dance and discover London’s vibrant history

Lunar late
25 Jun – 16 Jul 2025
Activity
Contemplate the new moon in June with this mindfulness event
Wellbeing craft activities
26 Jun 2025
Activity
Come and find us during your lunch break for a relaxing crafting session
Where are all the gay dockers?
27 – 28 Jun 2025
Talk
What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?
Modern queer east London
27 Jun 2025
Talk
Delve into queer activism, community and gentrification in east London

Great Fire of London family walk
28 Jun – 12 Jul 2025
Guided walk
Join us in the great outdoors to explore the Great Fire of 1666
Lesbian squatters
28 Jun 2025
Talk
Learn about a group of all-women squats established in Hackney

Walking London’s queer history
28 Jun 2025
Guided walk
Uncover hidden histories that prove queer people have always been here – and always will be
Secret stories family trail
21 May – 31 Aug 2025
Activity
Go on a mudlarking journey with our trail inspired by Jessie Burton's new book, Hidden Treasure

Beyond the myths: African Tudor London
29 Jun 2025
Gallery tour
Explore the lives, talents and skills of these forgotten figures