toggle site navigation National Museums Liverpool Visit What's On Stories Collections Learn Shop Join & Support LGBT+ History Uniting people online for a celebration of LGBT+ histories and individuals. Delve into insightful interviews and opinion pieces inspired by NML’s rich collections and commitment to sharing the experiences of Liverpool’s long and diverse LGBT+ history. Liverpool Pride LGBT+ Art History Hidden Histories Collections New Displays The Basics Liverpool Pride Oral Histories From nights out on the town to the first-ever pre-watershed lesbian kiss aired on UK tv, listen to local stories about Liverpool's LGBT+ history. Find out more LGBT+ Art History Leonardo Da Vinci's Sexuality Hidden Histories View all stories Interview: Christian Owens on transitioning in the Police Force We talked to Christian Owens about his experience of transitioning whilst working in the Police force and the important work he does today to educate the community on trans issues. National Museums Liverpool · A conversation with Christian Owens, Detective Sergeant in Merseyside Police Collections Pride and Prejudice In our exciting project, ‘Pride & Prejudice’, we have been researching our urban history collections at the Museum of Liverpool, and our fine and decorative art collections at the Walker Art Gallery, Lady Lever Art Gallery and Sudley House, in order to identify items with an LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) connection. Find out more about the project and browse our LGBT+ collection which includes a portrait of April Ashley MBE by Tim Walker. April is one of the most famous transgender individuals and a campaigner for transgender equality, especially in relation to the Gender Recognition Act 2004. In 2012 she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Find out more LGBT+ Community Stories To celebrate LGBT+ History Month this year we invited members of the community to send us artistic contributions reflecting on people, places, and events that have been important to them. Learn more New Displays House of Suarez Vogue Ball dress See this House of Suarez Vogue Ball dress on display in the window of the Museum of Liverpool from 25 January. Find out more Charles Shannon and Charles Ricketts A new display at the Walker Art Gallery spotlights the work and relationship of Charles Shannon (1863-1937) and Charles Ricketts (1866-1931). Find out more The Basics Terminology An explanation of words and terminology used in LGBT+ collections. Learn LGBT+ Timeline Learn about the key moments in LGBT+ History. Learn About About us Jobs Press Contact us Support Memberships Corporate support Donate Resource Image requests Schools and groups House of Memories Stories Venue Hire Corporate hire Weddings Christmas Filming requests Stay in Touch Receive news about National Museums Liverpool, exhibitions, events and more. Email Signup Email Address Sign up Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube Channel © 2021 National Museums Liverpool. All rights reserved. PrivacyModern Slavery StatementCookiesAccessibility Statement This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. I AcceptI Do Not Accept Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytics These cookies allow us to measure visitors traffic and see traffic sources by collecting information in data sets. They also help us understand which products and actions are more popular than others. Analytics On Off Marketing These cookies are usually set by our marketing and advertising partners. They may be used by them to build a profile of your interest and later show you relevant ads. If you do not allow these cookies you will not experience targeted ads for your interests. Marketing On Off About this tool (Opens in a new window) External Link Icon