A Walk Through Queer History

Southend Museums

Discover the queer histories behind our museum artefacts in this fascinating tour that will make you think twice about history!

Southend Central Museum & Planetarium

Learn about art history, historic legends and stories with a queer twist . This tour will give an introduction to LGBT-themed collections in Southend Central Museum and the Beecroft Art Gallery, exploring the history and narratives behind them. Hear fascinating tales of love and romance from our engaging tour guide and marvel at the histories behind the artefacts on display! T﻿he tour is 45 minutes in total, after which you will have a chance to enjoy a free coffee in the Beecroft Art Gallery seating area. <ul><li>These tours must be pre-booked and tickets are only £5/person!</li></ul><ul><li>We recommend a minimum age of 12 years due to the length and content of the tour. </li></ul><ul><li>Please book the amount of tickets equal to the number of people in your group.</li></ul><ul><li>T﻿he tour will start from the Central Museum main atrium.</li></ul>