Modern queer east London
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Join one of our hosts to discuss how the queer landscape has changed in recent decades.
Exploring queer activism and community in east London.
Join one of our hosts to discuss how the landscapes have changed in recent decades, from the AIDS crisis and Section 28, to increasing acceptance and the emergence of corporate involvement in Pride. And how is increasing gentrification of east London affecting LGBTQ+ nightlife?
Need to know
London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.
If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?
Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.
Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting.
Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.
You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.
More about shopping, eating & drinking
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsWhere are all the gay dockers?
8 – 22 Feb 2025
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What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMolly houses: London's early club scene
9 – 23 Feb 2025
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Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsLesbian squatters
15 – 28 Feb 2025
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Learn about a group of all-women squats established in Hackney
