Great Northern Hotel
✓ Boutique hotel moments from Eurostar and Underground connections
🏖️ 2.62 miles from Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) (Excellent water quality)
London
Museums & Galleries · London
Queer Britain
📍 N1C 4BZ
Photo: PinkEM (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Six themed displays on queer culture and heritage
- Display of Tom Daley's Commonwealth Games medals
- Trans Is Human exhibition with 13 portraits
- Explore the Chosen Family Map collaboration
- Entries open for Queer Britain Art Award 2026
Queer Britain is the National LGBTQ+ Museum, located in London close to King's Cross station. Inside, the main gallery features six themed displays covering subjects such as the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre, the AIDS Quilt, Justin Fashanu and Club Kali, alongside a special display of medals won by diver Tom Daley. There's also the Trans Is Human exhibition, showcasing striking portraits of trans+ people from across the UK. It suits anyone keen to explore queer culture and heritage through art, photography and history. The museum is just 0.2 miles from London King's Cross station, with 672 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with a wider stay in London.
Practical details
- Open
- Closed 22 December, reopens 7 January
- Booking
- Book your visit online in advance
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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