Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum

Gallery talks & tours

Various dates
16+

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Event information

Various dates
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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.

Scheduled dates

July 2026

• Saturday 11 July
  Times: 12.00–13.10
• Friday 17 July
  Times: 18.15–19.25
• Saturday 25 July
  Times: 14.30–15.40

August 2026

• Sunday 02 August
  Times: 14.30–15.40
• Saturday 08 August
  Times: 12.00–13.10
• Friday 14 August
  Times: 18.15–19.25
• Saturday 22 August
  Times: 14.30–15.40
• Sunday 30 August
  Times: 14.30–15.40

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