The Queer Heritage and Collections Network
The Queer Heritage and Collections Network is a UK-wide Subject Specialist Network that provides training, networking and peer support to people working with LGBTQ+ collections and histories. We support galleries, libraries, archives and museums that are developing public programming bringing LGBTQ+ histories and themes to the fore.
Membership of QHCN is free, and is open to heritage sector professionals and academics at all career levels (including independent and freelance). Our 110+ institutional members are actively involved in increasing the understanding of LGBTQ+ heritage, and access to and engagement with it. As organisations continue to develop LGBTQ+ themed programming, we aim to act as a forum through which best practice can evolve to meaningfully represent and advocate for queer communities.
The Queer Heritage and Collections Network runs a monthly newsletter to showcase queer heritage work in the UK and beyond, promote upcoming exhibitions and events, and share opportunities and resources with Network members.
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News and events
Recordings from the QHCN Symposium 2025 are now available
The Queer Heritage and Collection Symposium aims to explore the innovative and meaningful queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations across the UK and internationally.
Online Session: How to Queer Your Historic House: Toolkit Launch
online | 20 May 2025, 10:00-12:00 (UK time)
How can historic houses and heritage sites better reflect and interpret LGBTQ+ histories? Join us for the launch of How to Queer Your Historic House, a free downloadable resource designed to help heritage professionals uncover and integrate queer narratives into historic spaces.
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